[#MTWG] Advancing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: The ASEAN-ROK Port Expert Workshop
COEL was honored to participate in the 2026 Invited Workshop for Port Experts on Safe Ports in Response to Climate Change, held in Seoul from July 1 to 3, 2026.
Organized under the ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group (MTWG) framework, the event was hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of Korea and the Korea Cooperative Supporting Center for Overseas Port Development (KCSC) to foster international collaboration on safeguarding critical maritime infrastructure.
Prof. Sungwon Shin was invited to deliver a key lecture titled "Nature-Based Solutions and Hybrid Approaches for Climate-Resilient Port Design."
During the session, Prof. Shin shared our lab’s latest research on integrating eco-friendly, nature-based infrastructure with traditional coastal engineering. He highlighted how hybrid approaches can effectively absorb wave energy, adapt to rising sea levels, and provide robust, long-term protection for modern port facilities.
The workshop also served as a dynamic platform for exchanging regional perspectives, featuring technical lectures from fellow ROK experts, including Prof. Sang-Ho Oh (Changwon National University), Dr. Sang-Ki Kim (Yujoo Co., Ltd.), and Prof. Sang-Young Son (Korea University), alongside country presentations from ASEAN delegations detailing their national coastal defense strategies.
By bridging advanced research with real-world regional needs, this collaborative initiative lays a strong foundation for safer, more resilient port infrastructure across the entire ASEAN-ROK network.
