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WOF 2025

  • Title
    The 19th World Ocean Forum 2025 (WOF 2025)
  • Theme
    Beyond a Wave of Uncertainty
  • Date
    22(Wed.) ~ 24(Fri.), September, 2025
  • Venue
    Lotte Hotel Busan, Republic of Korea
  • Hosted by
    Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Busan Metropolitan City, Busan Daily News (Busan Ilbo)
  • Organized by
    Korea Association of Marine Industry (KAMI)
  • Sponsored by
    • Pukyong National University, Busan Metropolitan Council,
    • Pukyong National University, Busan Metropolitan Council, Pusan National University,
    • Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Busan Port Authority,
    • BNK Busan Bank, Suhyup, PanStar, Korea Shipowners’ Association,
    • Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology(KIOST),Korea Maritime and Ocean University,
    • Korea Maritime Institute(KMI), Korea Ocean Business Corporation, HJ Shipbuilding & Construction, Busan Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (BISTEP),
    • National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), Ulsan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation
  • Official Language
    Korean, English
    *Simultaneous interpretation service available

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