Space Agency Participates in "Czech Space Week"... K-Space Targets European Market

Strengthening Practical Cooperation Channels with Major European Institutions and Companies in Prague Starting October 20

The Republic of Korea's space aviation industry has set its sights on the European market. The Space Agency is participating in "Czech Space Week 2025," which is being held in Prague, Czech Republic, from October 20 to 24, marking a significant step toward expanding Korea's space aviation industry into Europe.

This visit follows up on the "Korea-Czech Space Cooperation Forum" held in April and was made at the official invitation of the Czech Ministry of Transport.

On the afternoon of the 20th (local time), Choi Dongchul, Officer of Space Aviation Industry Policy at the Space Agency, Kim Junghun, Director of Space Aviation Industry Infrastructure, Vaclav, Director of Space and New Technologies at the Czech Ministry of Transport, and Ondrej, Director of Space (from left), are posing for a commemorative photo. Provided by the Space Agency

On the first day of the event, October 20, Kim Jeonghun, Director of the Space Aviation Industry Infrastructure Division, Choi Dongchul, Officer of the Space Aviation Industry Policy Division, and others attended to present Korea's policy direction and vision for fostering the space aviation industry. They also discussed cooperation strategies with the Czech Ministry of Transport and major European space organizations.

In addition, the Space Agency participated in detailed programs such as the Space Expo and Czech Space Gala, further strengthening practical cooperation channels with key institutions and companies in the Czech Republic and Europe.

On October 22 and 23, the Space Agency, together with Korean companies, will visit local research institutes and space companies in the Czech Republic to explore ways to expand the foundation for technological exchange and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The agency also plans to hold meetings with the KOTRA Czech Trade Center and the Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Korea to support the entry of Korean companies into the Czech and European markets and to discuss concrete measures for local research and development (R&D) cooperation.

A Space Agency official stated, "We will use our participation in 'Czech Space Week' as a valuable opportunity for the government and industry to jointly expand technological and industrial networks with Europe," adding, "This will serve as a catalyst for further strengthening the international competitiveness of Korea's space aviation industry."

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