Busan North Port to Host a World-Class Drone Show in September, Full-scale Promotion of Drone Leisure Sports Industry
In September 2025, a world-class drone show will be held at Busan North Port. The Busan City has been selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's 'Drone Demonstration City Construction Project', securing 520 million won in national funding to promote the North Port global drone lightning show and drone leisure sports operation, dubbed the 'North Port Drone Show'.
This project will feature various events including an international maritime drone light show competition, marine drone leisure sports experience zones, celebration drone shows, and K-POP performances. It is expected that this will serve as an opportunity for Busan to establish itself as the global hub for drone leisure sports.
The Busan drone show is also expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and tourism industry.
Busan City Selected for the 'Drone Demonstration City Construction Project'
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has been promoting the drone demonstration city construction project since 2019. This project provides various support for local governments to cultivate the drone industry according to local characteristics.
This year’s application was divided into three fields: drone delivery, drone leisure sports, and advanced drone administrative services. As a result, Busan City applied for the drone leisure sports field and was ultimately selected.
With this project selection, 520 million won in national funding will be provided, along with an additional 200 million won from the city and 200 million won from private investments, resulting in a total budget of 1 billion won.
Busan's drone leisure sports initiative is set to be the first large-scale marine drone leisure sports event in Korea, aiming to develop global content that combines drone technology and tourism centered around Busan North Port.
‘International Maritime Drone Light Show’ Competition to be Held in September at Busan North Port
At the end of September, the 'North Port Drone Show' is set to take place at Busan North Port Citizens Park.
This event is expected to become a major performance program of Busan's representative festival, 'Festival October'.
The main programs of the ‘North Port Drone Show’ are as follows.
First, the international maritime drone light show competition will take place, featuring renowned performing arts professionals as judges. The winning team of this competition will be provided with opportunities for global investment linkage.
Second, a celebration drone show and K-POP performances are scheduled. A multimedia performance that combines drones and media art will be showcased, along with live stages for popular K-POP singers.
Third, a regionally specialized marine drone leisure sports zone will operate. Various programs such as drone flying experiences, drone racing competitions, and marine drone sports experiences will be prepared, with experience programs for the general public also conducted.
Thus, the ‘North Port Drone Show’ is expected to welcome visitors with diverse programs.
Busan North Port, Leaping as a Global Hub for Drone Leisure Sports
Through this project, Busan City plans to cultivate Busan North Port as a center for the drone leisure sports industry. In particular, emphasis will be placed on revitalizing marine drone leisure sports utilizing the waterfront park waterway.
The main contents of marine drone leisure sports will include developing new programs such as drone surfing, drone marine rescue simulations, and drone fishing experiences. Additionally, drone sports competitions that citizens can participate in will be held at the waterfront park, and projects for rescue and environmental protection utilizing marine drones will also be promoted.
Through these efforts, Busan aims to position itself as a global center for drone leisure sports and to establish the 'North Port Drone Show' as a regular event to develop it into an international tourism product. This is expected to have a positive impact on Busan's economy and tourism industry.
A New Challenge Merging the Drone Industry and Tourism
This North Port Drone Show is expected to not just end as an event, but become an opportunity to simultaneously achieve commercialization of the drone industry and development of the tourism industry.
Busan City plans to revitalize the local economy through the drone leisure sports project, promote tourist attraction, and facilitate the advancement of drone industry technology. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Busan City stated that starting with this project, they will further expand the domestic drone industry and develop Busan into a drone-based smart tourism city.
📍 Future Outlook and Expected Effects
Busan North Port has great potential to develop into a global drone leisure sports hub. Through this, international drone competitions will be held to strengthen collaboration with the global drone industry. Additionally, a new industrial model merging drone technology and tourism is expected to be created.
Furthermore, opportunities for participation in drone sports experiences will be expanded for citizens. Busan City plans to continuously enhance drone-related infrastructure and develop various drone leisure sports programs as a result of this event.
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