A single place for research results from all areas of land, infrastructure and transport centered on 12 strategic technologies and advanced research programs
World-leading R&D and corporate support policy and smart city regulatory sandbox briefing session held

There will be an opportunity to experience first-hand how various technologies in the land, infrastructure and transportation sector, such as urban air mobility (UAM), autonomous driving, smart buildings, and smart construction, are changing our lives, and to hear about various stories such as world-leading R&D and corporate support policies.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 9th that the 2024 Land, Infrastructure and Transport Technology Fair (hereinafter referred to as the Technology Fair), where future leading technologies can be seen in one place, will be held at COEX in Seoul for three days starting on Wednesday, May 15th.

The Technology Fair is the largest exhibition in Korea that showcases research results from all areas of land, infrastructure and transport in one place, focusing on the 12 STAR programs (Strategic Technologies and Advanced Research) announced in the 2nd Comprehensive Plan for Land, Infrastructure and Transport Science and Technology Research and Development (2023-2032).

This event is themed 'Innovative Challenge, the beginning of challenge and the start of innovation', and key research results with innovation, challenge, and industrial impact will be exhibited.

220 participating organizations have organized the following: △Research and Development (R&D) Plus Hall △Smart SOC Hall △National Life Safety Hall △Mobility Hall △Future Aviation Hall △Carbon Neutral Hall △Industry Promotion Hall △Technology Certification Hall, totaling approximately 300 Run a booth.

Visitors will not only be able to virtually experience urban air mobility (UAM) and level 4 autonomous vehicles, but will also be able to get a sneak peek at future technologies such as quadruped robots that will serve as safety guards at construction sites and autonomous railway freight transport robots.

The Future Aviation Hall will showcase the UAM Virtual Integrated Operation Simulator (developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute).

You can directly check the virtual operation process of UAM, called 'drone taxi'.

As drone taxis are a means of transportation that travels in the sky, a sophisticated and safe operation system is essential.

Visitors can directly observe safety scenario development and operational status through the UAM simulator.

At the Industrial Promotion Center, you can also see the SUPER-BRT (S-BRT) double-door articulated bus, also known as the ‘subway on the road.’

S-BRT is a high-end version of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, with six doors and a maximum length of 18 m.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said that it is currently operating in Sejong City as a representative example of a successful land and transport research and development project, and that other regions are also showing interest.

S-BRT is an eco-friendly, low-floor articulated bus that can be conveniently used by the transportation disadvantaged, and has the advantage of being able to transport more people safely and quickly at a much lower cost than subway construction.

The Mobility Center has been operating steadily since its successful opening in March.The TBM tunnel reinforcement bogie equipment that is currently being used for the GTX-A line construction project is also on display.

TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) is a method of crushing rock by rotating a cutter head equipped with multiple disc cutters and applying pressure. It has the advantage of producing almost no noise or vibration compared to the existing NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method), which is called the blasting method.

Compared to the existing method (NATM) that requires gunpowder blasting, it is characterized by less noise and vibration, and secures the constructability and safety of underground passages in urban areas such as for reconstruction.

In addition, visitors can see a variety of innovative national land and transportation technologies that will transform people's lives, including a multipurpose modular building that can be quickly installed as a negative pressure ward and screening clinic in the event of an infectious disease outbreak, as well as solar-powered soundproof walls and 3D passenger carry-on baggage security screening equipment.

On the second day of the technology fair, an international cooperation seminar will be held under the theme of ‘Global Build Up 2024.’

There will also be a special lecture to share world-leading R&D and corporate support policies, and a panel discussion on ways to promote international joint research.

In addition, we will hold seminars to share research results and achievements and strengthen networks, including a smart city regulatory sandbox briefing and a presentation of innovative technology achievements by topic.

We will also introduce the essential financial, investment, and fostering support policies for corporate support, and share experiences with successful entrepreneurs through the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Corporate Support Theme School, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Investment Assistance Council, and briefing sessions for clients.

Meanwhile, on the first day of the technology competition (May 15), the 'Land, Infrastructure and Transport R&D' event was held for families of elementary, middle and high school students who applied for pre-participation.;D Camp's pre-release event will be held.

In addition to viewing the exhibition, you can also participate in various events and on-site experience programs such as the Technology Competition Mission Bingo and the 4-line Poetry Contest.

Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Park Sang-woo said, “I hope you will come to the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Technology Fair and get a sneak peek at the future leading technologies that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is promoting,” adding, “In the future, we will actively foster core technologies in the land, infrastructure and transport sector that are innovative, challenging, and have industrial spillover effects in conjunction with major policies in the land, infrastructure and transport sector. To this end, we will strive to create a research environment where companies and researchers who take on challenging tasks can devote themselves to research.”