ITS News in Korea 2026 💌 – Vol. 6
📢 Final Call: Early Bird Registration for 2026 ITS World Congress by 30 Jun
Registration and accommodation booking for the 2026 Gangneung ITS World Congress are now officially open. Don’t miss the upcoming early bird deadline - secure your place and reserve your stay early. We look forward to welcoming you to Gangneung!
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Registration
- Dates: 19–23 October 2026
- Venue: Gangneung Olympic Park, Republic of Korea
- Theme: Beyond Mobility, Connected World
- Early Bird Deadline: 30 June 2026
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Accommodation
- Official Hotels: Special rates at selected partner hotels
- Shuttle Service: Available for participating hotels
- Early Booking Offers: until 31 July 2026
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🚦 Gangneung 2026: A Living Laboratory Preparing Through Practice
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Gangneung Accelerates Preparations for 2026 ITS World Congress
Gangneung convention center is set for completion in July for the 2026 ITS World Congress. Exhibition booth reservations have reached nearly 90%, with hundreds of papers submitted for the event.
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Gangneung Targets Korea’s First AI Pilot City
Gangneung is pursuing designation as Korea’s first AI-specialized pilot city, using AI technologies to improve mobility, safety, and urban services. The project aims to create a new model for AI-driven city development.
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Gangneung Expands AI Traffic Signals to Reduce Congestion
Gangneung expanded its AI-based real-time traffic signal system to Anmok Intersection, improving traffic flow during the busy May holiday period. The system automatically adjusted signal timings based on real-time traffic conditions, helping reduce congestion at a major tourist destination.
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Gangwon Integrates Emergency Vehicle Signal Priority Across Cities
Gangwon State is introducing a region-wide emergency vehicle signal priority system, allowing fire trucks and ambulances to receive uninterrupted green lights across city and county boundaries. The initiative is expected to shorten response times and improve emergency service efficiency.
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🌍 International Outreach and Promotion
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ITS America Congress 2026
At the 2026 ITS America Annual Meeting in Detroit, Korea promoted its ITS policies, the 2026 Gangneung ITS World Congress, and the APEC Transport Forum while engaging with key U.S. transportation agencies and industry stakeholders. Discussions focused on AI, digital road infrastructure, and V2X technologies, with strong interest expressed in Korea’s ITS Master Plan 2030 and future cooperation opportunities.
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ITS Korea and 7ITSNews Co-Host Webinar on AI-Powered Transportation Solutions
On 17 Jun, ITS Korea and 7ITSNews jointly hosted an international webinar bringing together ITS stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region to explore the latest applications of artificial intelligence in transportation. The session provided a platform for knowledge exchange on emerging mobility technologies, smart infrastructure, and data-driven traffic management while fostering regional industry collaboration.
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• 🇨🇳 Annabell Hua (SUTPC Digital Technology, Singapore) presented AI-driven traffic management solutions leveraging integrated data, digital twins, and connected mobility technologies.
• 🇨🇳 Leo Chen (Shanghai Zemso Technology) introduced AI-enabled smart bus stop solutions designed to improve public transport efficiency and user experience.
• 🇰🇷 Carlos Perez Soriano (Bamboos) showcased AI and digital twin applications for road operations and traffic management.
• 🇰🇷 Jeff Jun (Rexgen) demonstrated AI-based video analytics for traffic monitoring and incident detection.
• 🇰🇷 Sue Park (ITS Korea) presented the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, highlighting its citywide living-lab vision for future mobility technologies. |
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Missed the webinar?
If you were unable to join the session, you can watch the webinar recording through the link below. For further information on the presentations, speakers, or future international cooperation opportunities, please feel free to contact ITS Korea at kim.nuri@itskorea.kr.
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Korea-EU Summit Reinforces Cooperation on AI and Smart Mobility
At the 11th Korea-EU Summit in Brussels on 10 June, Korea and the EU agreed to deepen cooperation in AI, digital innovation, and sustainable transport, with emphasis on Horizon Europe, AI governance, and future mobility.
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Korea Launches New AI Smart City Projects
On 12 June 2026, MOLIT announced the selected cities for its Smart City Development and Data Hub Pilot programs. Projects in Suwon, Busan, and Seongnam will deploy AI-based mobility, urban management, healthcare, and safety solutions to improve city services and sustainability.
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Gwangju Expands Autonomous Driving Testbed
Gwangju has been designated as a citywide autonomous driving test zone, supporting large-scale real-world testing of self-driving technologies. Backed by AI infrastructure and industry partnerships, the initiative aims to accelerate the development of future mobility solutions.
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DeepX Signs Taiwan NPU Partnership
Korean AI semiconductor startup DeepX will supply its NPU chips to Taiwan’s AIoN Group, marking a key step in its global expansion. The partnership supports industrial AI applications, including smart factories, robotics, and automation, while advancing energy-efficient edge AI solutions.
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S-Traffic Wins Top U.S. Infrastructure Award for San Francisco BART Project
S-Traffic won the Best Infrastructure Project at the 2026 CMAA Northern California Project Achievement Awards for its next-generation subway gates project for San Francisco BART. The $50–99 million project highlights its expanding role in overseas smart mobility infrastructure.
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Ettifos Targets U.S. V2X Market with Practical Deployment Strategy
At the 2026 ITS America Congress in Detroit, Ettifos presented its U.S. V2X strategy, focusing on real-world deployment rather than future concepts. The company emphasized practical solutions aligned with the operational needs of transportation agencies and deployers.
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ITS International Business Assistance Center
[14057] #812, Daerung Technotown 15, Simin-daero 401, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
+82-31-478-0457 / kim.nuri@itskorea.kr
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