Kormarine 2025

INTRODUCTION

Kormarine is an international marine exhibition held biennially in Busan, South Korea. It showcases the latest advancements in shipbuilding, maritime equipment, and technology, serving as a platform for industry professionals to network and collaborate.  It is fully supported by the world’s biggest shipbuilders in Korea as well as leading international shipowners and offshore operators.  Korea is currently holding its title for being one of the leading countries in the shipbuilding industry. According to Clarksons Research, 62% of high value-added vessel orders in the first half of 2022 occurred in Korean shipyards.

The four-day event comprises an exhibition and conference and is open to companies which design, manufacture, maintain, repair or modernise maritime equipment and promote, sell or provide maritime services.

In 2023, Kormarine welcomed more than 900 exhibitors from 40 countries across 40,000sqm of trade show floor.  27,000 visitors attended the event which included 12 National pavilions and 8 association pavilions.

UK GROUP AT KORMARINE 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries is organising and managing the UK group of exhibitors in a dedicated UK group pavilion.  Companies are invited to take up the UK group pavilion package by exhibiting in the enhanced modular stand under the unique UK pavilion livery.

THE ADVANTAGES OF JOINING THE UK GROUP ARE:

• High visibility presence in the exhibition hall: Participants exhibit as a co-located Group in a prime location with strong visual UK branding attracting visitors and international delegations.
• Dedicated event support: SMI event co-ordinator to support your pre-event preparations and planning. As the group organiser, deals directly with the main exhibition organisers, co-ordinates payments, appoints agents and stand contractors, briefs the exhibitors, etc
• Enhanced promotion of the UK Pavilion exhibitors and activities via our social media channels and event marketing collateral before, during and post-show.
• Strategic networking: Access a programme of on-stand and off-site networking opportunities, receptions, exclusive events and support from trade teams, including a British Embassy Networking Reception which should take place as usual.

FLOORPLAN

The UK Pavilion will be based in Exhibition Centre 1.

STANDS

We have chosen an enhanced booth design for the UK Pavilion.  Stand space is available from 9sqm up to 24sqm (in 3sqm increments).  Booking quickly is of prime importance as it is normally impossible to increase our space allocation and the show will be sold out.

We need a minimum of 6 companies to commit to this pavilion offer. If we do not recruit enough companies we will refer you to the UK sales team at the event organisers. 

THE PACKAGE

Each stand comes with a front counter, information counter, round table & 4 chairs, 1 x brochure rack, Spotlights, Carpet, Fascia name. Other items – such as plinths, display cabinets, extra shelves and furniture – can be supplied by the stand builder at cost.  Your stand Graphics can be printed and mounted by the stand builder, SMI can provide outline costs and co-ordinate with the stand builder.

COST OF PARTICIPATING

A Stand in UK pavilion:

• 9sqm stand = £8,433
• 12sqm = £11,244
• 18sqm = £16,866

Plus SMI Management Fee for UK Group exhibitors in UK pavilion:

• Member rate - £865 ex UK VAT (£1,038 inc VAT)
• Non-Member rate - £980 ex UK VAT (£1,176 inc VAT)

Supported MEET AND GREET POD OFFER

SMI, in collaboration with the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) South Korea, is pleased to offer a significant financial incentive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to exhibit at Kormarine 2025.  This initiative enables UK companies to substantially reduce their participation costs. Approved applicants will contribute just £1,950 towards the participation fee, saving over £2,000 off the full cost. The package includes a ‘Meet & Greet’ exhibition Pod with company graphics and counter on the shared, UK branded pavilion.

Stand Space has now SOLD OUT - if you would be interested in a 'Meet & Greet' Pod, please contact helen.stephen(at)maritimeindustries.org​​​​​