KR Discusses Emissions and Digitalization During 2026 Southeast Asia Committee Meeting and Technical Seminar

Korean Register (KR) successfully hosted two key events in Singapore on July 29–30: the 2026 Technical Seminar and Singapore Annual Reception on July 29, followed by the 2026 Southeast Asia Committee (KRSAC) meeting and dinner on July 30. Together, the events continued KR’s annual engagement with the region’s maritime industry as a hub for Southeast ...

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The Korean Register (KR) recently hosted two significant events in Singapore on July 29–30, the 2026 Technical Seminar and Singapore Annual Reception, followed by the 2026 Southeast Asia Committee (KRSAC) meeting and dinner on July 30. These events served to continue KR's annual engagement with the region's maritime industry, highlighting its role as a hub for Southeast Asian shipping and logistics.

The Technical Seminar drew around 100 attendees, discussing the outcomes of the IMO's 84th Marine Environment Protection Committee session, technology development trends among Korean shipyards, and KR's new cyber resilience platform, KR-CRP. Ms Yuan Li of Kpler presented on 'Sanctions Expansion, Shipping Adaptation and Emerging Operational Risks.'

The following day's Annual Reception drew around 200 maritime figures, including Mr Jun-min Kim, Acting Ambassador at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Singapore. On July 30, the KRSAC convened 30 executives from major shipping companies to discuss international maritime regulations, market trends, and areas for cooperation.

KR's Chairman and CEO, Mr Yongsok Lee, emphasized the importance of the event for strengthening customer competitiveness through close cooperation and technology innovation.

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