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KMOU Launches Full-Scale Maritime Diplomacy with China through Keynote Speech at International Forum and Expanded Global Cooperation on Maritime Law: Korea Maritime the future direction of Korea’s maritime industry development; and the role and vision of KMOU amid evolving global maritime law, port, and logistics environments. The delegation also visited the China Regional Headquarters of the KR in Shanghai, where discussions focused on fostering specialized talent in maritime safety and classification certification, as well as expanding industry-academia cooperation and global internship programs. In particular, the two sides agreed to cooperate on establishing a practice-oriented global talent development system linked to the maritime industry and expanding pathways to international employment. The delegation subsequently visited Shanghai Maritime University to discuss expanding student exchange programs, short-term training programs, joint research initiatives, and international collaborative education programs. Both universities are leading maritime-specialized institutions affiliated with the International Association of Maritime Universities and the Asia Maritime & Fisheries Universities Forum (AMFUF). The visit is expected to further expand student and faculty exchanges as well as collaborative projects between the two institutions. In particular, KMOU’s Division of Maritime Law has trained international maritime law professionals through its undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, with approximately 80 students from China having studied in the Division over the years. Many of these graduates have returned to China and are now actively engaged at universities, research institutes, government agencies, and maritime-related industries, serving as a bridge for maritime law and marine policy cooperation between Korea and China. Building on this global alumni network, KMOU plans to establish the Global Maritime Law Advisory Council. The Council will invite experts in maritime law, marine policy, and international law from Korea, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and other key regions to promote international joint research, policy advisory activities, professional talent development, and global academic exchanges. Through this initiative, KMOU aims to strengthen its role as a global hub for cooperation in international maritime law and to build a world-class maritime law education and research system that will lead the future development of the maritime industry. President Dong Keun Ryoo emphasized, “The maritime industry and maritime education have entered an era in which international cooperation and global connectivity are essential. As Korea’s leading national university specializing in maritime studies, KMOU will continue to lead international cooperation in maritime education and the cultivation of global talent, while also establishing itself as a world-class hub for research and education in the field of international maritime law.” He added, “This visit to China goes beyond a simple international exchange. It will serve as an important opportunity to build a global cooperation platform that connects the maritime industry, education, law, and policy. Moving forward, we will actively foster future talent that enhances the international competitiveness of Korea’s maritime industry and contributes to the development of global maritime governance through international maritime networks.” Meanwhile, KMOU currently serves as the Chair University and Permanent Secretariat of the AMFUF. President Dong Keun Ryoo has also been elected as the Asia-Oceania Regional Representative of AMU for the 2027-2028 term, playing a leading role in the global maritime education cooperation network.; 2026.06.08

Korea Maritime & Ocean University and EU-CONEXUS Establish Partnership to Advance Global Cooperation in Sustainable Coastal and Maritime Education, Research and Innovation: Korea Maritime & Ocean University and EU-CONEXUS Establish Partnership to Advance Global Cooperation in Sustainable Coastal and Maritime Education, Research and Innovation Korea Maritime & Ocean University (KMOU), a national university of the Republic of Korea, and EU-CONEXUS - the European University for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability - are pleased to announce the formal establishment of a new partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through this agreement, KMOU joins the EU-CONEXUS Alliance as an Associated Partner, marking an important step in expanding international cooperation between Europe and Asia in the fields of maritime and coastal sustainability, higher education, research and innovation. EU-CONEXUS is one of the alliances selected under the European Commission’s “European Universities Initiative,” bringing together nine European universities committed to addressing global challenges related to smart urban coastal sustainability. The alliance currently includes member universities from across Europe and promotes interdisciplinary education, student and staff mobility, research collaboration, and societal engagement across its European inter-university campus. As a leading national maritime university in the Republic of Korea, KMOU has developed extensive expertise in maritime studies, ocean science, marine engineering, logistics, fisheries, and sustainable ocean governance, closely aligned with the thematic focus of EU-CONEXUS. Through this partnership, EU-CONEXUS and KMOU aim to strengthen academic and research cooperation while fostering broader international connectivity in the maritime and coastal sustainability fields. The cooperation is expected to support a wide range of collaborative activities, including: - student and staff mobility programmes - joint educational initiatives and short-term academic programmes - collaborative research in areas such as blue economy, coastal resilience, marine technology, and sustainability - international conferences, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities. This milestone provides a flexible framework for cooperation and will serve as a basis for future specific initiatives and agreements, in line with the priorities and procedures of both parties. Both institutions also share a common vision of promoting global dialogue and capacity-building to address emerging maritime and coastal challenges through international higher education cooperation. Rector Art ras Razbadauskas, Chair of EU-CONEXUS Governing Board, stated: “We are very pleased to welcome Korea Maritime & Ocean University as an Associated Partner of the EU-CONEXUS Alliance. This partnership represents an important opportunity to strengthen connections between European and Asian institutions that share a strong commitment to sustainable coastal and maritime development.” President Ryoo Dongkeun, Korea Maritime & Ocean University, stated: “This partnership with EU-CONEXUS represents a significant milestone in KMOU’s global engagement strategy. We look forward to deepening cooperation with European partner universities and contributing together to the advancement of sustainable maritime education, research, and innovation.” Both parties expressed their commitment to developing concrete collaborative initiatives in the coming years and to further strengthening international academic and research cooperation between Europe and Asia.; 2026.05.28

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