YGPA Hosts Expert Training on Arctic Route Policy Response

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Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority (YGPA, Acting President Hwang Hakbeom) announced on September 4 that it held a training session on September 3 at the company headquarters' international conference room for about 150 employees and Gwangyang Port officials to enhance understanding of the Arctic Route policy, a new national agenda of the current administration.

The training invited three experts: Yang Jin-ho, YGPA Port Committee member and policy advisor on the Arctic Route, Lee Myungho, team leader at Polaris Shipping, and Kim Geunseob, director at the Korea Maritime Institute.

YGPA held a training session on the 3rd at the company headquarters' international conference hall for about 150 employees and officials from Gwangyang Port to enhance understanding of the Arctic shipping route policy, a new government national agenda. Provided by Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority

The training covered the concept and outlook of the Arctic Route, shipping market trends related to the Arctic Route, and port preparations to respond to the Arctic Route. The content was aligned with national policy directions and received a positive response from the participants.

Acting President Hwang Hakbeom stated, "This training was a very valuable opportunity to establish and enhance understanding of the new government agenda, and I hope it will also support the implementation of policies related to the Arctic Route."

Meanwhile, Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority is working to ensure that Yeosu and Gwangyang Ports become key hubs in the era of the Arctic Route. The authority is collaborating with local governments, related organizations, and the industry to reflect national policy and to identify Arctic Route projects that suit the characteristics of Yeosu and Gwangyang Ports.

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