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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
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Arctic Partnership Week 2026
Discover the spirit of international cooperation shaping the future of the Arctic.
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+B
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
18:00
EDUCATIONPolar Interpreter Conference09:30–11:30 · 1+2Future of Polar Ocean ForumCOMPREHENSIVEKoNAC Expert Seminar10:00–11:50 · 3+4KMICOMPREHENSIVEKoARC Seminar10:00–12:00 · 8+9KOPRICOMPREHENSIVEMAINOpening Ceremony13:30–14:40 · A+BMOF · MOFAPOLICYMAINArctic Policy Dialogue14:45–16:00 · A+BKMISCIENCEMAINArctic Science Cooperation Seminar16:30–18:00 · A+BKOPRIPOLICYObserver Seminar16:00–17:40 · 1+2KMI · FNIGENERALArctic Career Award16:00–16:30 · 3+4KMIGENERALArctic Marine Biosecurity & Green Route16:00–18:00 · 8+9KMOUECONOMYMAIN15th Arctic Shipping Seminar09:00–12:00 · A+BInstitute of Arctic Logistics (IAL), Youngsan UniversityINDUSTRYASR 2026: Researchers & Experts13:30–15:30 · 8+9Kookmin Univ. · KASAECONOMYMAINKorea–Arctic Economic Seminar13:00–14:30 · A+BKMI · KITA · AECECONOMYArctic Route Commercialization14:30–15:30 · 1+2Sejong UniversityECONOMYMAINArctic Route: Safety, Tech & Sustainability15:30–17:30 · A+BKRISOECONOMYTransportation, Infrastructure, and Northern Development in Canada’s Arctic Region16:00–18:05 · 3+4KMI · Embassy of CanadaINDUSTRYNorthern Sea Route: Policy & Law16:00–18:00 · 8+9KMIECONOMYArctic Route Lecture Concert10:00–11:30 · A+BBusan Metropolitan CityCOMPREHENSIVEArctic Shipping AX Strategy Forum10:00–11:30 · 3+4Safe Clean Supply Chain Research Center, Pusan National UniversitySOCIETYArctic Humanities & Social Sciences12:30–14:30 · 1+2Korean-Siberian Center of Pai Chai University · Arctic Center, Kyungpook National UniversityCOMPREHENSIVEArctic Youth Session13:00–14:30 · 8+9KMI · FNIECONOMYArctic Supply Chains & Pohang14:00–15:30 · A+BGyeongsangbuk-do · Pohang CityEDUCATIONMeet Arctic Indigenous Peoples14:30–15:30 · 3+4KMI · Québec Government Office in SeoulEDUCATIONOpening the Future of the Arctic Shipping Route15:00–16:30 · 1+2Busan Metropolitan CityEDUCATIONHUFS Polar Research Roundtable15:00–16:00 · 8+9HUFS · Nord UniversityCOMPREHENSIVE13:30 – 14:40
Opening Ceremony
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries · Ministry of Foreign AffairsROOM A+B
POLICY14:45 – 16:00
Arctic Policy Dialogue
KMIROOM A+B
SCIENCE16:30 – 18:00
International Arctic Science Cooperation Seminar
KOPRIROOM A+B
EDUCATION09:30 – 11:30
Polar Interpreter Conference
Future of Polar Ocean ForumROOM 1+2
COMPREHENSIVE10:00 – 11:50
KoNAC General Meeting & Expert Seminar
KMIROOM 3+4
COMPREHENSIVE10:00 – 12:00
KoARC Seminar
KOPRIROOM 8+9
POLICY16:00 – 17:40
Observer Seminar
KMI · FNIROOM 1+2
GENERAL16:00 – 16:30
Arctic Care Supporters Award Ceremony
KMIROOM 3+4
GENERAL16:00 – 18:00
Arctic Marine Environment, Biotechnology, and Biosecurity: Focusing on the Development of a Green Arctic Shipping Route
Institute for International Maritime Affairs, Korea Maritime & Ocean UniversityROOM 8+9
The complete overview of 24 confirmed programs.
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Featured Programs
MAIN SESSIONSCIENCE
02International Arctic Science Cooperation Seminar
MAIN SESSIONECONOMY
03The 15th International Arctic Shipping Seminar
MAIN SESSIONECONOMY
04Korea–Arctic Economic Cooperation Seminar
MAIN SESSIONECONOMY
05The Future of Arctic Shipping Routes: Safe Navigation, Technological Innovation, and Sustainability
MAIN SESSIONECONOMY
06Lecture Concert: Opening the Future of the Arctic Route
MAIN SESSIONECONOMY
07Arctic Resource Supply Chain Cooperation and Pohang's Future Response
SPEAKERS
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EXPERIENCE APW
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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RESOURCES
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NOTICE
Notice
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