Gyeongbuk Province, in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, is developing a manned submersible for marine research.

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries selected for ‘Shallow Sea Submersible Mobility Development’ project… Investing 43.5 billion won,
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Example of a manned submersible
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, ” (Andong=Yonhap) The Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 20th that it has been selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ call for ‘Shallow Sea Submersible Mobility Technology Development’ and will embark on the development of manned submersibles in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology.”,
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, ‘ From this year to 2030, a total of 43.5 billion won in project funds, including central government and local funds, will be invested to develop manned submersibles for shallow sea use in activities such as underwater tourism, transportation, marine surveys, and research using proprietary technology.’,
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, ‘ The province explained that unlike military manned submersibles, there are currently no cases made with domestic technology.’,
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, ‘ The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, the main research institution, will lead the design, production, testing, certification, and commercialization of submersible mobility centered at the Underwater Robot Verification Center in Pohang.’,
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, ‘ The Korea Institute of Robotics and Convergence Research (Pohang) and Ship and Offshore Plant Research Institute (Daejeon) are participating research institutions responsible for developing hull control systems, operation systems, and simulators.’,
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, ‘ Participating companies such as Huvitz (Pohang) and Gamsoftech (Pohang) will be responsible for hull design, life support systems, operation software development, etc.’,
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, ‘ Gyeongbuk ICT Convergence Industry Promotion Association will be in charge of policy development, including education, training systems, and certification courses, while Korea Maritime University and Tongmyong University will drive hull precision control and steering technology, performance testing, and evaluation system development.’,
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, ‘ Governor Lee Cheol-woo said, “It is of great significance that the province, along with Pohang and various research institutions and companies, is working together on this project,” and added, “If a civilian manned submersible is developed with domestic technology, we will do our best to promote industries in the fields of construction, operation, and maintenance as well as foster specialized personnel.”‘,
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, ‘ haru@yna.co.kr’,
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