European Union and the Republic of Korea Advance Cooperation in Aviation

Seoul, 29 April 2026 - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency, in partnership with the Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport, is delivering a series of aviation cooperation activities under the EU-funded EU–Republic of Korea Aviation Partnership Project, bringing together Korean and European stakeholders across the aviation system.

Spanning a three-week period, the various initiatives reflect a shared commitment to strengthening aviation safety and deepening regulatory cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Korea.

The series opened last week with a three-day exchange on the experience of the International Civil Aviation Organization Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, during which the European Union Aviation Safety Agency shared insights from its most recent audit. The discussions enabled an in-depth dialogue on oversight systems, organisational approaches, and practical lessons learned, supporting the Republic of Korea’s ongoing preparations in this area.

This momentum continued with a workshop in Seoul focused on modern approach operations and airspace management, supporting more efficient and predictable aircraft arrivals, particularly at busy airports with parallel runways. The discussions explored how these operations can improve capacity and reduce environmental impact, as well as what is needed to implement them in practice.

Building on these exchanges, a workshop on aviation cybersecurity will be taking place next week, addressing a rapidly evolving domain of growing importance. The discussions should highlight cybersecurity challenges across the aviation system—from aircraft certification to air traffic management—while fostering dialogue on resilience, risk management, and international cooperation.

Across all three activities, the emphasis is on practical exchange, mutual learning, and the development of a shared understanding of emerging challenges in aviation.