Korea Maritime Mobility · Safety Expo
Oct 26 – Oct 28, 2026 · Busan
The 2026 edition ran Oct 26 – Oct 28, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.

Overview
The Korea Maritime Mobility · Safety Expo 2026 offer hands-on activities and programs designed to help visitors learn about the importance of maritime safety in a fun and accessible way. Held around Busan Port’s Bukhang Waterfront Park, the programs include an AI-powered maritime photo zone, life jacket decorating and runway experiences, CPR training, and opportunities to try on a Korea Coast Guard uniform.
Visitors can also experience ship operation through a simulation, explore various maritime emergency situations in a VR experience zone, and learn how to properly use lifesaving equipment such as life jackets and liferafts. A stamp tour connecting the BPEX exhibition hall with North Port Waterfront Park will also be available, allowing visitors to explore future ships, autonomous navigation, eco-friendly maritime technologies, and maritime safety and AI technologies while enjoying hands-on activities.
Why go
This free expo turns maritime safety into a hands-on day out, with an AI photo zone, life-jacket decorating and a runway show, a ship-handling simulator, and a VR zone for maritime emergency scenarios. It's a rare chance to try on a Korea Coast Guard uniform, practice CPR, and learn to use life jackets and liferafts properly, all set along Busan Port's Bukhang Waterfront Park.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul Station to Busan Station (roughly 2.5-3 hours); the venue at 206 Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu is a short taxi or walk from Busan Station toward the port. An ITX or express bus to Busan is a slower alternative if KTX seats are sold out.
Tips
- Admission is free, so just show up between 10:00 and 18:00 on any of the three days (26-28 Oct 2026).
- Do the stamp tour linking the BPEX hall and Bukhang Waterfront Park if you want the souvenir for completing it.
- Arrive earlier in the day for the ship simulator and VR booths, since hands-on stations like these tend to queue up.
Best for: families, kids, photographers, maritime enthusiasts.
Program
主なプログラム:AI海洋フォトスポット/救命胴衣OOTDランウェイ/CPR・海洋警察制服体験/船舶操縦シミュレーション/海洋VR体験/救命設備安全教育など
関連イベント・プログラム:展示場と北港親水公園を巡るスタンプラリーを実施、完走者には記念品をプレゼント
Photos

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go. Official site


