ITS News in Korea 2026 💌 – Vol. 7
🔎 A Glimpse into the Congress Programs
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Plenary and Executive Sessions
The 2026 Gangneung ITS World Congress features a comprehensive technical program comprising 193 sessions, including 3 Plenary Sessions, 9 Executive Sessions, 81 Paper Sessions, and 100 Special Interest Sessions. Bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and industry experts, the Congress offers a dynamic platform to exchange knowledge, showcase cutting-edge innovations, and explore the latest developments shaping the future of intelligent transportation systems and sustainable mobility.
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Technical Visit
Step beyond the conference sessions and experience Korea’s intelligent transport systems firsthand. The Technical Visit programs will take participants to key mobility sites across Gangwon State, showcasing how advanced technologies, infrastructure, and data-driven solutions are shaping safer and smarter transportation.
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Demonstration
Through live demonstrations, participants will experience how emerging technologies such as AI, LiDAR, digital twins, and connected autonomous driving are redefining mobility. The program will highlight practical solutions that enhance traffic efficiency, safety, and connectivity for future transportation systems.
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🚦 Gangneung 2026: A Living Laboratory Preparing Through Practice
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Gangneung ITS World Congress Enters Final 100 Days of Preparation
With approximately 60,000 participants from 90 countries expected, the event passed its D-100 milestone as the city moves preparations for exhibitions, technology demonstrations, and ministerial meetings into full swing.
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Gangneung Mayor Reviews Preparations for 2026 ITS World Congress
Gangneung Mayor inspected preparations for the 2026 ITS World Congress, aiming to deliver the best-ever event. The congress has completed key milestones, including 449 selected papers, 193 sessions, and 93% exhibition booth sales.
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Autonomous Vehicle Testing Conducted Ahead of 2026 ITS World Congress
An autonomous vehicle test drive was conducted at Gangneung Olympic Park ahead of the 2026 ITS World Congress. The demonstration highlights Gangneung’s preparation for smart mobility technologies and future transportation innovation.
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Gangneung Provides Real-Time Traffic Signal Information via Navigation Apps
Gangneung City has expanded its real-time traffic signal information service to major navigation platforms, improving traffic flow and safety.
Over 80% of citizens recognized the need for and showed willingness to use the service.
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ITS Korea Shares Korea’s ITS Expertise at Gangwon–UN-Habitat International Training Program
On June 24, 2026, ITS Korea introduced Korea’s ITS and smart transportation solutions at the Gangwon–UN-Habitat International Training Program held at the Gangwon International Urban Training Center, sharing expertise with government officials and experts from Laos and Myanmar. The session also promoted the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung and explored opportunities for future international cooperation.
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ITS Korea Builds Partnerships at ADB-KDI GKEDC CAREC CSPPF Outreach Seminar
On July 9, 2026, ITS Korea participated in the ADB-KDI GKEDC CAREC CSPPF Outreach Seminar in Seoul, engaging with ADB officials, public institutions, and private sector representatives to explore cooperation opportunities in smart mobility and international development projects.
ITS Korea also promoted the 2026 Gangneung ITS World Congress, expanding global networks and fostering collaboration with partners across the CAREC region.
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Korea to Deploy 200 Autonomous Vehicles Targeting Level 4 Commercialization by 2027
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will deploy 200 autonomous vehicles on public roads, aiming for Level 4 commercialization by 2027 through large-scale pilot operations and regulatory reforms.
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Anyang Showcases AI Smart City Model to Polish Statistics Delegation
A delegation from Statistics Poland and KDI visited Anyang's Smart City Integrated Center to benchmark its AI- and big data-driven smart city model, including a demonstration of a Level 4 autonomous bus.
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Kakao Mobility Earns ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Certification
Kakao Mobility has been awarded ISO 45001 certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI), recognizing its robust occupational health and safety management across both platform operations and field sites.
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STRAFFIC Expands Korean Mobility Technology to New York
STRAFFIC is piloting anti-fare-evasion gates at six New York subway stations, extending its global footprint after smart mobility projects in Busan, Washington, and San Francisco. The company is also expanding into AI, payments, and MaaS.
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Anyang's AI Missing-Person Tracking Wins Top CCTV Award
Anyang City won first place in Gyeonggi Province's Crime Prevention CCTV Best Practice Contest for its AI-based missing-person tracking system, which helps locate missing children and dementia patients within seconds.
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Autonomous a2z Demonstrates Cross-Border Remote Driving
Autonomous a2z remotely drove a Level 4 vehicle in Korea's K-City from Singapore, 4,600 km away, showcasing its technology for global commercialization. The company also unveiled its steering-wheel-free robo-shuttle, ROii.
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Yongin Expands AI Smart Crosswalks for Safer School Zones
Yongin City will install AI-powered smart crosswalks on 17 elementary school routes by September, with plans to expand the system to senior protection zones.
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Korea Opens Postal Logistics Sites for AI Testing
Korea will open postal logistics facilities, including the Busan and Gangneung mail centers, to private firms for testing AI- and automation-based logistics technologies. Demonstrations are set to begin later this year.
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