BPA, Pusan National University law school sign MOU

Busan Port Authority and Pusan National University School of Law signed an MOU Wednesday to foster expert personnel in maritime law and port policy and establish a cooperative framework in those fields.

The agreement builds on an MOU the two institutions signed in January and aims to put in place a more concrete collaboration structure for training legal specialists in port logistics.

The key areas of cooperation include developing, operating and supporting education programs for training experts in maritime law and port policy; conducting joint research and academic collaboration in those fields; and exchanging personnel such as professors, researchers and students.

Busan Port Authority said its operations require a thorough understanding of a wide range of laws and systems — including port-related statutes, state property rules and procurement regulations. Through the MOU, the authority plans to nurture talent with legal expertise and share specialized knowledge in maritime law and port policy.