Dedicated Underground Safety Zone to Address Sinkholes, Ground Subsidence, and Infrastructure Resilience
- Korea responds to growing urban sinkhole risks with AI-powered underground safety technologies
- Government policy shifts industry focus from post-incident recovery to predictive monitoring
- Dedicated exhibition zone to showcase next-generation geotechnical engineering and underground infrastructure solutions
GOYANG, South Korea— As urban sinkholes and ground subsidence incidents become increasingly frequent worldwide, South Korea is accelerating investment in advanced underground safety technologies designed to detect hidden risks before disasters occur.
Reflecting this industry transformation, the 2026 Korea International Construction & Industrial Safety Expo (K-CONSAFETY EXPO 2026) will launch an expanded Underground Safety Special Zonein cooperation with the Korea Underground Safety Association (KUSA) when the exhibition opens on 14–16 October 2026 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 in Goyang, South Korea.
From Reactive Recovery to Predictive Underground Safety
Underground safety has rapidly become a national priority in Korea following repeated ground subsidence and sinkhole incidents occurring around major urban excavation projects.
Recent revisions to Korea’s Underground Safety Act Enforcement Decree, together with local governments’ increasing adoption of AI- and ICT-based monitoring technologies, are fundamentally changing the industry’s approach.
Instead of responding after failures occur, the market is shifting toward AI-driven prediction, continuous monitoring, and proactive risk management.
Comprehensive Showcase of Underground Engineering Technologies
Held under the exhibition theme “Industrial & Construction AX Transformation and the Hyper Safety Platform,”the Underground Safety Special Zone will expand to 25 exhibitors and 50 booths, presenting technologies covering the complete underground infrastructure lifecycle—from design and geotechnical investigation to monitoring, analysis, maintenance, and emergency response.
The exhibition will feature solutions across six key sectors:
- Underground infrastructure design
- Underground construction technologies
- Asset management and maintenance
- Ground subsidence prevention and recovery
- Underground inspection and monitoring
- Advanced underground safety technologies
Visitors will have the opportunity to evaluate technologies already deployed across Korean public infrastructure projects under strengthened national safety regulations.
Leading Companies and Research Organizations Confirm Participation
Several leading companies and research organizations have confirmed participation in the Underground Safety Special Zone, including:
- KCT ENC – Edge AI-based real-time hazard monitoring systems
- Bomin Globa l– Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and geophysical investigation technologies
- Korea University Research Team – Continuous excavation technologies for Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) advancement
- EJ Tech – Integrated smart underground safety management platform
- ISUNG – Vehicle-mounted and cart-based GPR inspection systems
- New Tech Construction – Trenchless Pipe-in-Liner rehabilitation technologies
These technologies represent Korea’s latest developments in underground infrastructure resilience, digital monitoring, and geotechnical risk management.
Technical Conference to Address New Regulations and Industry Trends
Alongside the exhibition, the Korea Underground Safety Association will organize:
- New Technology Presentation for Certified Innovative Technologies
- Underground Safety Policy Seminar
The conference will provide updates on recently revised underground safety legislation while bringing together government officials, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss future technology trends and best practices.
Business Platform for Public Infrastructure Buyers
K-CONSAFETY EXPO 2026 is officially supported by more than 50 Korean government ministries, public agencies, and industry associations.
Expected visitors include representatives from:
- Korea Authority of Land & Infrastructure Safety (KALIS)
- Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH)
- Korea Expressway Corporation
- Municipal governments responsible for roads, construction, and public safety
- Public infrastructure owners and engineering consultants
The exhibition will also host buyer matchmaking programs, procurement consultation meetings, and guided technology tours connecting exhibitors with both public- and private-sector decision-makers.
According to the organizers, growing government investment in underground infrastructure resilience and preventive safety management is expected to significantly increase demand for advanced monitoring, inspection, and geotechnical technologies throughout Korea.
About K-CONSAFETY EXPO 2026
K-CONSAFETY EXPO 2026 (Korea International Construction & Industrial Safety Expo)will take place from 14–16 October 2026at KINTEX Exhibition Center 1in Goyang, South Korea.
Recognized as one of Asia’s leading trade exhibitions for construction safety and smart construction technologies, the event will showcase AI-powered construction solutions, underground safety technologies, heavy equipment innovations, demolition technologies, and advanced disaster response systems under the theme:
“Industrial & Construction AX Transformation and the Hyper Safety Platform.”
For more information:
K-CONSAFETY EXPO Secretariat
Tel. +82-31-911-7255 / +82-31-995-8599
E-mail: [email protected]
Official Website:www.k-consafetyexpo.com
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About KINTEX : KINTEX is an international exhibition and convention center established jointly by the government and local governments.
URL : www.kintex.com
Major Exhibitors and Products in Underground Safety Zone
