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| This file photo shows a life-size urban air mobility simulator, presented by SK at its CES booth at the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center, in Las Vegas, Jan. 4. Yonhap |
Korea will push to use urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles as an actual means of transportation during the 2030 World Expo if it hosts the event in the southeastern port city of Busan, the industry ministry said Monday.
The organizing committee signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK Telecom, Hanwha Sytems, Tmap Mobility and the Korea Airports that calls for cooperation on using next-generation vehicles to boost the convenience of visitors during the event, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
As an efficient aviation transportation system, a UAM uses highly automated aircraft for passengers or cargo transport at lower altitude within urban and suburban areas.
Korea aims to operate the system in metropolitan areas in around 2025 so that those vehicles will be able to serve as useful tools during the upcoming event, the committee said.
In September, Korea submitted an official application to host the World Expo, through which it eyes to share its unique growth experience and develop international cooperation in overcoming various challenges facing the world together. Korea is competing with Italy, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. (Yonhap)
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