Hello and welcome to the National Maritime Museum of Korea. The museum is dedicated to discovering, preserving, researching, and exhibiting both domestic and international maritime culture and heritage. Our main goal is to educate the public about maritime culture.

In the Navigation Hall, we will explore the history of Western ships, navigational tools, and the advancement of navigational technologies, as well as shipping and the maritime activities of Korea’s naval forces. This exhibition offers a glimpse into the maritime power of various nations throughout history.

The video you see at the entrance of the exhibition hall is “The Blue Planet: Starting with the Sea.” We have long thought of civilization as stemming from land, leading us to call our planet ‘Earth,’ a name derived from the character representing land. However, over 70% of our planet’s surface is covered with water, predominantly by oceans. The sea is the source of all life and a symbol of infinite challenge and inclusion. As we embark on this journey, let’s consider referring to our beautiful planet, often called ‘The Blue Planet,’ as ‘Sugu,’ to help us focus on its ocean-centric aspects.