South Korea launches first container ship pilot voyage through Northeast Passage

BUSAN — South Korea will launch its first pilot operation of a container ship through the Northeast Passage on Saturday, as the government steps up efforts to develop new Arctic shipping routes and assess their commercial potential. The Panstar Acro, 2,758 twenty-foot equivalent units in size, operated by Panstar Line.com Co., will depart from Busan New Port for a 45-day round trip to Europe via the Arctic route. The vessel will sail through the Northeast Passage and call at Felixstowe in Englan

2026-08-24 16:06:03:00

Korea, Greece launch major exhibition tracing 6,000 years of maritime civilization

South Korea and Greece have launched a major exhibition tracing nearly 6,000 years of Greek civilization and its deep connection to the sea, marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Incheon National Maritime Museum are cohosting “The Greeks: Shaped by the Sea” in cooperation with Greece’s Ministry of Culture. The exhibition, which opened Tuesday, is being held in the Special Exhibition Hall of the Incheon Nationa

2026-08-24 16:05:40:00

S. Chungcheong will lead AI and advanced manufacturing: Governor Park

HONGSEONG, South Chungcheong Province — South Chungcheong Governor Park Soo-hyun believes the province is at a historic turning point. With more than 200 trillion won ($142 billion) in planned investments tied to the government's recently announced Mega Project, Park says South Chungcheong has an unprecedented opportunity to establish itself as South Korea's leader in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. Calling the investment package "the greatest opportunity since the founding o

2026-08-10 09:08:17:00

Galaxy Robot Park sells out July pre-launch shows ahead of September opening

Galaxy Corporation, a South Korean artificial intelligence-driven entertainment technology company, said Tuesday its upcoming Galaxy Robot Park has sold out all weekend performances scheduled during its July pre-launch period, reflecting strong early demand ahead of the venue's official opening in September. According to the company, approximately 8,000 reservations were made during the initial July booking period. Weekend performance slots were filled shortly after ticket sales opened, promptin

2026-07-07 18:01:46:00

Sejong City secures landmark W8tr investment from Samsung

SEJONG -- Sejong Special Self-Governing City has achieved its largest-ever single investment deal since its establishment, securing 8 trillion won ($5.2 billion) from Samsung Electro-Mechanics to build a cutting-edge semiconductor package substrate production line, city officials said Thursday. The agreement was signed at Samsung Display’s second campus in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, with new Sejong Mayor Cho Sang-ho, regional governors and executives from Samsung, SK Hynix, and Celltrion

2026-07-02 18:02:12:00

Global climate leaders gather in Yeosu for Green Transformation Week

South Korea launched its first-ever Green Transformation Week on Monday, serving as a major international event integrating global climate and energy discussions, at the Yeosu World Expo site in South Jeolla Province from April 20 to 25. Organized by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, it marks the first time the country has combined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Climate Week with its annual Climate Change Week. Officials describe it as one of the largest

2026-04-20 17:51:49:00