The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) plans to expand Korea’s urban air mobility (UAM) trials under the Neo K-UAM Grand Challenge, according to a report published on 9 November 2026. The programme will combine integrated technology testing with regional commercialisation trials. Technology trials will jointly validate aircraft operations, traffic management and vertiport operations using actual UAM aircraft. Regional trials will bring together local governments, companies and relevant organisations to assess services such as airport connections, interregional travel and tourism. Participants will develop routes, landing facilities and operating arrangements. MOLIT plans to formally launch the programme and hold a partnering event in December to support consortium formation.

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