Korea Marine Industry Association (KMIA) was formally recognised by ICOMIA in 2024.
72 members covering all sectors, including marinas, are supporting a rapidly growing domestic recreational boating market with an estimated boat park of over 90,000 regular users. Driven by recreational inshore fishing, the annual increase in boating activity is running at over 12,000 new participants measured by the compulsory boat driving licence scheme run by the Korean Police Authority.
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The Korea International Boat Show by the Korea Marine Industry Association
The 3-day Korea International Boat Show, established in 2008 held during March and is based in Seoul. Combined with recreational fishing and mobile homes, the show in 2024 had 62,552 visitors.
Specialist equipment, engine and electronics manufacturers are actively engaged in export market activity. The growing emphasis on applications of home-grown technology has resulted in many innovative uses, including the full International launch of driverless control systems for leisure boats.
There is a well-established, government-recognised boat technician training programme covering outboard and inboard engines, electrical installations and hull repairs.
Korea Marine Industry Association (KMIA) History
2023 –
Launch of the Korea Marine Leisure Industry Association (KMIA)
2024 –
Approval of the establishment of the Korea Marine Leisure Industry Association (Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries)
Became an official member of the International Council of Oceanographers and Institutions (ICOMIA)
Hosted by the 17th Gyeonggi International Boat Show
Industry-Academic Cooperation Agreement on Supplying Technical Manpower for Small and Medium-Sized Shipbuilding Industries
Hosted by the 9th Gyeonggi Marine Leisure Forum
Awarded a commendation from the Gyeonggi Province Governor for his contribution to promoting marine leisure activities.
2025 –
Hosted by the 18th Gyeonggi International Boat Show
Contact Details
Contact details:- KMIA Board member and Vice President.
Mr Alec Y. Kim E-mail : aykim@pretechco.com
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