{"id":136479,"date":"2026-08-30T03:07:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T03:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/136479\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T03:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T03:07:14","slug":"hanwha-hosts-space-conference-korea-needs-its-own-spacex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/136479\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanwha Hosts Space Conference: “Korea Needs Its Own SpaceX”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n Five Experts from Science, Industry, and Humanities Deliver Lectures
Hanwha to Invest 55 Trillion Won in Aerospace and AI by 2040\n <\/p>\n

Hanwha Group announced on the 30th that it held the ‘Hanwha Space Conference (Space, with us)’ at the Cube Convention Center in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 29th.<\/p>\n

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At the Hanwha Space Conference (Space, withus) held on the 29th at the Seoul Cube Convention Center, science communicator Gyedo is giving a lecture. Hanwha<\/p>\n

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This event was organized to share the current state and outlook of the domestic and global space industry, as space is emerging as a new future industry. Lectures were held to explore the meaning and future of space from diverse perspectives, including science, humanities, industry, and education.<\/p>\n

There were five speakers at the conference: science communicator Gwido, Professor Jeon Eunji of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at KAIST, space industry analyst Jung Euin, author Cho Seungyeon, and astronomer Ji Woongbae.<\/p>\n

They gave presentations on topics ranging from the impact of space exploration on human history and industry, to the growth potential of the space industry, and changes expected in daily life and education over the next decade.<\/p>\n

In particular, the event highlighted that the global space industry is rapidly shifting its center of gravity from the public sector to the private sector. Participants also voiced the need for private space companies in Korea, similar to SpaceX.<\/p>\n

Jonghyun Lee, a master’s student in artificial intelligence at the Graduate School of Engineering, Yonsei University, who attended the event, said, “Watching SpaceX’s innovations, I became curious about the future of Korea’s space industry,” adding, “I learned that everything from launch vehicles to satellites and AI infrastructure must be connected as a single ecosystem.” He continued, “I believe Korea needs a leading company to spearhead the space industry.”<\/p>\n

Hanwha Group has identified space and aerospace, as well as artificial intelligence (AI), as future growth engines and is expanding related investments. The group plans to invest a total of 55 trillion won in the space and AI industries by 2040, aiming to build a comprehensive space infrastructure encompassing proprietary launch vehicles, satellite networks, and defense AI technologies.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the group is working to establish a space and aerospace industry belt by linking Changwon (where Hanwha Aerospace is located), Sacheon (home to Korea Aerospace Industries), the Goheung Space Center in South Jeolla Province, and the Hanwha Space Center in Jeju.<\/p>\n

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A Hanwha Group representative said, “This conference confirmed the high level of interest in the space industry,” and added, “We will continue to strengthen space industry infrastructure and nurture the next generation so that Korea can emerge as a global powerhouse in AI and space.”<\/p>\n

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