Busan to host special 'Sebasi' lecture series on its future as a maritime capital

The Busan city government announced Thursday that it will co-host a special public lecture with "Sebasi" — short for "15 Minutes to Change the World" — under the theme "Maritime Capital Busan: Raising the Anchor." The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Sohyang Theater Woori Bank Hall at Dongseo University.

The lecture series is designed to help residents understand Busan's future as a maritime capital in an accessible and engaging way. Five speakers will take the stage in relay format, covering the Arctic shipping route, a maritime court, AI in the maritime industry, seafood from the sea and dreams of the ocean.

Science content creator "Hangseong" will open with a talk on the Arctic shipping route, explaining how the emerging sea lane connects to Busan's future and what opportunities it could create for the city. Kim In-hyeon, a professor at Korea University School of Law, will then discuss how legal services that resolve maritime disputes — centered on a dedicated maritime court — can strengthen a city's credibility and competitiveness.

Kim Yong-dae, chief executive of Marineworks, will examine the changes AI and advanced technology are set to bring to the maritime industry, along with the new jobs and opportunities likely to emerge on the water. Food columnist Park Sang-hyeon will draw on personal experience to explore the value of Busan's ocean-sourced cuisine and the potential for the city's marine resources, including fishery products, to expand into global markets. The final speaker, Captain Kim Seung-ju, will share stories of the dreams and challenges he has discovered while making the sea his workplace.

Admission is free and open to all. Registration is available through the official Sebasi Land website (www.sebasiland.com) until the event begins Oct. 29.