Inaugurated in 1977, the Korea Port and Harbour Association (hereinafter the "Association") has

contributed to the development of the port and harbour industry through the promotion of common

interests of its members.

With the conversion of the Association into a special purpose legal entity pursuant to the Port Act of

2008, its role has been increased to carry out the tasks of developing the port construction industry on

behalf of the Government of the Republic of Korea. With this added role, the Association, its members

and employees determined to devote themselves to the various tasks with more sincere efforts than

ever before.

For 31 years and throughout the history of the Association, the role of the Association included; the

promotion of friendship between the members, research and study of port construction, development

technologies and supply and distribution thereof, the execution of information technology project on

port construction; enactments for port design standards and promotion of international cooperation.

With the newly expanded role, the Association, through its entrusted and delegated tasks by or from the

Government, will perform added activities such as safety checks and review of port structures, consultant

services on port design works and review of port designs in respect of value engineering. The Association

will utilize its own experiences, data and technologies in carrying out its role; thereby, strengthening the

financial foundation in which the Association may spontaneously and positively contribute to the

development of the port and harbour industries.

The Association will also make its best effort in promoting the interests and conveniences of its members

by creatively improving the technological services to be provided to them.

The continued growth of the Association will only be possible through the care and affection of the peoples

working in the field of port and harbour, as well as the Government. Accordingly, we respectfully request

your continued support of the Association.