MAIN SESSIONPOLICY
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Arctic Partnership Week
Space for Cooperation, Future for the Arctic
협력의 공간, 북극의 미래
2026. 12. 7. (Mon) – 12. 9. (Wed)5F, BPEX · Busan
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program at a Glance
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TIME
DEC. 7 (MON)POLICY · SCIENCE
DEC. 8 (TUE)ECONOMY · INDUSTRY
DEC. 9 (WED)COMMUNITY · EDUCATION
A+B
1+2
3+4
8+9
A+B
1+2
3+4
8+9
A
1+2
3+4
8+9
09:00
09:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
EDUCATIONPolar Interpreter Conference10:00–11:30 · 1+2Polar Future Maritime ForumCOMPREHENSIVEKoNAC General Meeting & Expert Seminar10:00–11:30 · 3+4KMICOMPREHENSIVEKoARC Seminar10:00–12:00 · 8+9KOPRICOMPREHENSIVEMAINOpening Ceremony13:30–14:40 · A+BMinistry of Oceans and Fisheries · Ministry of Foreign AffairsPOLICYMAINArctic Ocean Policy Dialogue14:45–16:00 · A+BKMISCIENCEMAINInternational Arctic Science Cooperation Seminar16:30–18:00 · A+BKOPRIPOLICYObserver Seminar16:00–17:30 · 1+2KMI · Nord UniversityGENERALArctic Career Supporters Award Ceremony16:00–16:30 · 3+4KMIGENERALArctic Marine Environment, Biotechnology, and Biosecurity: Focusing on the Development of a Green Arctic Shipping Route16:00–17:30 · 8+9Korea Maritime & Ocean UniversityECONOMYMAINThe 15th International Arctic Shipping Seminar09:00–12:00 · A+BYoungsan UniversityINDUSTRYASR 2026 Seminar: Connecting Emerging Researchers and Experts13:30–15:30 · 8+9Kookmin University · Korea Arctic Shipping Association (KASA)ECONOMYMAINKorea–Arctic Economic Cooperation Seminar13:00–14:30 · A+BKMI · KITA · AECECONOMYStrategies for Commercializing the Arctic Shipping Route14:30–15:30 · 1+2Sejong UniversityECONOMYMAINFuture of the Arctic Route: Safe Navigation, Innovation and Sustainability15:30–17:30 · A+BKRISOECONOMYConnecting the Future of the Arctic16:00–17:30 · 3+4KMI · Government of CanadaINDUSTRYPolicy and Legal Recommendations for Activating Northern Sea Route Opening16:00–18:00 · 8+9Korea UniversityECONOMYMAINNEXT BUSAN: Arctic Route, Opening the Future10:00–11:30 · ABusan Metropolitan CityCOMPREHENSIVEArctic Shipping AX Strategy Forum10:00–12:00 · 3+4Pusan National UniversitySOCIETY2026 Arctic Humanities & Social Science Seminar12:30–14:30 · 1+2Pai Chai UniversityCOMPREHENSIVENext Generation Arctic Dialogue13:00–14:30 · 8+9KMI · Hankuk University of Foreign StudiesECONOMYMAINArctic Resource Supply Chain Cooperation and Pohang's Future Response14:00–15:30 · AGyeongsangbuk-do · Pohang CityEDUCATIONMeeting with Arctic Indigenous Peoples14:30–15:30 · 3+4Government of QuébecEDUCATIONPolar Citizen Lecture15:00–16:30 · 1+2Busan Metropolitan CityEDUCATIONHUFS Polar Research Center Roundtable on International Cooperation15:00–16:00 · 8+9Hankuk University of Foreign Studies · Nord UniversityCOMPREHENSIVE13:30 – 14:40
Opening Ceremony
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Ministry of Foreign AffairsROOM A+B
POLICY14:45 – 16:00
Arctic Ocean Policy Dialogue
KMIROOM A+B
SCIENCE16:30 – 18:00
International Arctic Science Cooperation Seminar
KOPRIROOM A+B
EDUCATION10:00 – 11:30
Polar Interpreter Conference
Polar Future Maritime ForumROOM 1+2
COMPREHENSIVE10:00 – 11:30
KoNAC General Meeting & Expert Seminar
KMIROOM 3+4
COMPREHENSIVE10:00 – 12:00
KoARC Seminar
KOPRIROOM 8+9
POLICY16:00 – 17:30
Observer Seminar
KMI · Nord UniversityROOM 1+2
GENERAL16:00 – 16:30
Arctic Career Supporters Award Ceremony
KMIROOM 3+4
GENERAL16:00 – 17:30
Arctic Marine Environment, Biotechnology, and Biosecurity: Focusing on the Development of a Green Arctic Shipping Route
Korea Maritime & Ocean UniversityROOM 8+9
The complete overview of 24 confirmed programs.
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MAIN SESSIONSCIENCE
02International Arctic Science Cooperation Seminar
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03The 15th International Arctic Shipping Seminar
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04Korea–Arctic Economic Cooperation Seminar
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05Future of the Arctic Route: Safe Navigation, Innovation and Sustainability
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06NEXT BUSAN: Arctic Route, Opening the Future
MAIN SESSIONECONOMY
07Arctic Resource Supply Chain Cooperation and Pohang's Future Response
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Experience the Arctic
Discover the Arctic through exhibitions, interactive programs and cultural events.
Arctic Exhibition
Arctic Photo Exhibition
Arctic Experience Zone
Special Event
Family & Community Program
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