ITS News in Korea 2026 💌 – Vol. 1 The 105th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting was held from 11–15 January 2026 in Washington, D.C., bringing together thousands of transportation professionals from around the world to discuss research, policy, and practice across all modes of transport through hundreds of sessions, workshops, and exhibits. |
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Korea–U.S. Joint ITS Cooperation Meeting Held at TRB 2026
The Korea–U.S. joint cooperation meeting was held on 12 January during TRB 2026, with opening remarks delivered by Seval Oz, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary nominee and Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Transportation. In her remarks, she highlighted ongoing innovation in digital infrastructure, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence, underscoring the importance of advancing these technologies with strong safety guidelines and responsible implementation, while working closely with the U.S. DOT. |
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The meeting featured presentations from both sides, including Korea’s update on its C-ITS deployment roadmap, delivered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Discussions also covered U.S. progress on V2X interoperability and autonomous vehicle standardization, as well as future areas of cooperation. Both sides exchanged views on expanded collaboration, including high-level U.S. participation and technical demonstrations at the upcoming Gangneung ITS World Congress. |
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Studio G Showcases TAMOS-Powered Solutions
Studio G presented its core solutions built on TAMOS, highlighting data-driven approaches to transportation analysis and planning while engaging with transportation professionals from across the industry. Through in-depth discussions and exchanges of ideas, the team explored emerging trends, shared practical insights, and strengthened connections with colleagues, expressing appreciation for the meaningful interactions and continued collaboration ahead.
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Ettifos Showcases V2X Solutions for Safer, Smarter Roads
Ettifos participated in TRB, showcasing its V2X solutions designed to enhance road safety, traffic efficiency, and connected mobility. The team highlighted real-world deployment capabilities that enable reliable vehicle-to-infrastructure communication in complex traffic environments.
Through discussions with industry partners, Ettifos exchanged insights on connected mobility applications and future use cases, reinforcing its role in advancing practical, scalable V2X solutions and new collaborations.
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Korean Companies Draw Global Attention at CES 2026 with Largest-Ever Pavilion and Innovation Awards
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Korean companies demonstrated their strong global competitiveness through the largest-ever Integrated Korea Pavilion, featuring around 470 exhibitors across AI, mobility, smart cities, and industrial technologies. In parallel, Korean firms achieved outstanding results in the CES Innovation Awards, highlighting Korea’s innovation capacity and reinforcing its growing influence in next-generation technology and future mobility markets. |
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Vueron Accelerating Autonomous Driving with LiDAR AI Platforms
Vueron unveiled its integrated LiDAR AI development platform, VueX, at CES 2026, demonstrating an end-to-end workflow from LiDAR data acquisition and labeling to AI model training and deployment. Through live showcases, Vueron illustrated how VueX significantly reduces development time for autonomous driving, robotics, and smart infrastructure applications, positioning the platform as a core enabler of next-generation mobility powered by AI.
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SOS LABS Next-Generation LiDAR Powering Autonomous Mobility
SOS LABS showcased its latest 3D LiDAR technologies designed for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and smart infrastructure. The company presented wide-field and long-range LiDAR sensors through live demonstrations, highlighting high-precision perception in complex, real-world environments. By integrating its LiDAR solutions with autonomous vehicles and robotic platforms, SOS LABS emphasized the scalability, reliability, and commercial readiness of its sensing technology for future intelligent transportation systems.
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Smart Radar Advances U.S. Market Entry with School Bus Radar Deployment
Smart Radar Systems is moving closer to supplying its 4D imaging radar for school buses managed by the State of Florida, having successfully completed second-phase pilot testing.
The technology enhances student safety by detecting objects inside and around buses without privacy concerns, and the Florida demonstration is expected to open doors to broader adoption across other U.S. states.
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Sambo Motors Unveils Hydrogen Hybrid UAM at CES 2026
Sambo Motors introduced a next-generation hydrogen hybrid UAM, presenting a practical alternative to battery-only urban air mobility.
By combining battery power for takeoff and landing with a hydrogen fuel cell system for cruise flight, the platform significantly extends flight time while demonstrating manufacturability and system maturity.
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Korea–Canada Joint Webinar on Autonomous Driving
🗓 9:00 AM KST, 29 January / 7:00 PM EST, 28 January
Join us for a Korea–Canada joint webinar exploring the latest policies, technologies, and real-world applications in autonomous driving. Experts from both countries will share insights and discuss opportunities for future cooperation in advancing autonomous mobility.
👉 Register now
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We are pleased to share the Top 18 News of ITS Korea in 2025, highlighting key milestones across policy, technology, international cooperation, and industry growth. From global forums and standardization efforts to overseas projects, future mobility pilots, and preparations for the Gangneung ITS World Congress, these highlights reflect ITS Korea’s continued role in advancing intelligent transport systems and strengthening Korea’s global presence in smart mobility. |
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