Seventeen Marine Organizations Gather for the 2nd Marine Cluster Festival... A Community Event for All Citizens

KIOST: "Three Days of Achievements, Open Day, and Special Lectures"

Seventeen organizations sharing the common theme of "marine affairs" will host a maritime festival that showcases research and business achievements, as well as science and hands-on experiences.

The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (President Lee Heeseung, KIOST) announced that, together with 16 other organizations belonging to the Marine Cluster in Dongsam Innovation District, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, it will jointly hold the "2nd Marine Cluster Festival" at the National Maritime Museum for three days from November 7 to 9.

On the morning of November 7, the first day of the event, an opening ceremony for the "Achievement Exhibition" will be held on the second floor of the National Maritime Museum, where the 17 organizations affiliated with the council will present their major research and business achievements. The exhibition will be open to the public throughout the event.

On November 8, the "Marine Cluster Open Day" will take place, with participation from eight organizations: KIOST, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, National Fishery Products Quality Management Service, Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency, Busan Maritime Police Station, Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology, Marine Environment Education Institute, and Marine Environment Research Institute.

Each organization will open its facilities to the public and offer a variety of hands-on programs. On the same day, magician Ko Yongjin's "Science Magic Concert" will be held in the main auditorium of the National Maritime Museum, providing entertainment for attendees.

On the final day, November 9, a special lecture and autograph session by Choi Taeseong, a renowned Korean history communicator, will be held in the main auditorium of the National Maritime Museum. In addition, the museum lobby will feature a performance by a fusion Korean traditional music band and a variety of side events.

Due to participation limits, major programs such as the "Marine Cluster Open Day" and Choi Taeseong's special lecture require online pre-registration. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10:00 a.m. on October 22 through the websites of the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology and the National Maritime Museum.

Now in its second year, this event is designed as a citizen participation festival to widely promote the roles and achievements of Marine Cluster organizations and to foster communication with the local community. This year, it will be held in conjunction with the "33rd Yeongdo Bridge Festival," creating a festive space for all citizens to enjoy.

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