If Busan Port Stops, National Transportation Stops Too... BPA Reviews 'Port Continuity' During Ulchi Exercise
Busan Port Authority (BPA) has reviewed its cooperation system with South Korean and U.S. military authorities to ensure the port’s operational functionality is maintained in the event of a national emergency.
On August 20, BPA President Song Sanggeun announced that, during the 2026 Ulchi Exercise, the authority visited the Combined Seaport Coordination Center (CSCC) to observe the training of South Korean and U.S. military personnel and discuss operational plans for Busan Port in the event of an emergency.
Song Sanggeun, President of Busan Port Authority (5th from the left), and officials from the United Port Cooperation Headquarters are taking a commemorative photo.
View original imagePresident Song Sanggeun visited the CSCC training site that day to encourage both South Korean and U.S. troops participating in the drill despite the heat. He also held discussions with the commander of the Korean Army Transportation Command on ensuring the continuity of Busan Port’s operations should an emergency arise.
The Combined Seaport Coordination Center is a South Korea-U.S. cooperation system designed to maintain essential port functions and support the transportation of combined military forces in times of crisis. Both sides have agreed to promptly restore port operations should Busan Port, a nationally important facility, be disrupted by threats or emergencies. They also committed to maintaining close coordination to ensure the smooth transportation of combined South Korea-U.S. military forces.
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President Song emphasized, “Supporting the allied port centered around Busan Port in the event of an emergency is a key task directly tied to national security. With this Ulchi Exercise, we will further strengthen our collaborative system with the military authorities to ensure that Busan Port’s functions are maintained without interruption, even in times of crisis.”
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