Korea Exhibition Industry News (June 02, 2025)
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Exhibition Industry Latest News Summary (June 02, 2025)
The domestic and international exhibition and trade fair industry is witnessing large-scale events across diverse sectors including electric vehicles, biotechnology, defense, food, and construction. Companies are actively showcasing new technologies and products while pursuing overseas expansion. The government and local authorities are expanding policy support through exhibition assistance, specialized industrial complex designation, and MICE infrastructure expansion. ESG, environmental, and advanced technology themes are emerging as major exhibition trends, establishing these events as platforms for global networking and export promotion.
Exhibition Events
Daegu Flower Fair to Open This Weekend
Daegu City will host the '16th Daegu Flower Fair', Korea's largest indoor flower show, at EXCO for four days starting from the 5th. According to the city on the 2nd, this year's fair will be themed 'Flower Life, Good Life (Flower Path for Those Who Live Earnestly)', focusing on healing and comfort in daily life...
Source: EXCO related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:40:00 | View Article
Visitors Crowding at Gungdipangpang Cat Festa
Visitors look at cat products at the 33rd Gungdipangpang Cat Festa held at aT Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 1st. 2025.6.1...
Source: aT Center related article | Date: 2025-06-01 15:07:00 | View Article
[Meet MICE] 2025 Seoul Food
Co-hosted by KOTRA with KINTEX and Informa Markets. It is a representative global business network expansion platform in the food sector where domestic and international food industries gather to share the latest trends and technologies. This year, 1,760 companies from 52 countries are expected to participate...
Source: Informa Markets related article | Date: 2025-06-01 17:56:00 | View Article
Gangnam-gu to Host Job Fair at COEX on the 5th... 80 Companies Participating
Seoul's Gangnam-gu announced on the 2nd that it will host the '2025 Gangnam-gu Happy Job Fair' at COEX on the 5th. This fair is a large-scale event providing extensive opportunities for job seekers seeking employment and career exploration, with a total of 80 companies participating for on-site...
Source: Fair related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:58:00 | View Article
'EV Trend Korea 2025' Opens at COEX on June 3rd
'EV Trend Korea 2025' is an opportunity to examine the present and future of the electric vehicle industry, hosted by the Ministry of Environment and co-organized by COEX, Korea Battery Industry Association, and Korea Automotive Environment Association. This event features a record-breaking 451 booths from 95 companies...
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association related article | Date: 2025-06-02 00:12:00 | View Article
[Brief] Donga Exhibition, 'Busan Architecture Fair' at BEXCO from 5th-8th
The '9th Busan Architecture Fair' hosted by exhibition specialist company Donga Exhibition will be held at BEXCO in Busan from the 5th to the 8th. This fair, which showcases trends in the architecture field, presents various attempts at the interaction between architecture, culture, and life...
Source: Donga Exhibition related article | Date: 2025-06-02 03:02:00 | View Article
Secondary Battery Job Fair to be Held at Saemangeum on the 5th
Jeonbuk Province and the Saemangeum Special Employment Zone Job Support Team will host the 'Saemangeum Job Going with Secondary Battery' fair on the 5th at Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center. This job fair for secondary battery industry development and youth employment includes major universities in Jeonbuk...
Source: Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 07:46:00 | View Article
Ministry of National Defense Hosts 3D Printing Competition Exhibition
The Ministry of National Defense announced on the 2nd that it will host the '4th Defense 3D Printing Competition Exhibition' at Daejeon Convention Center from the 18th to 20th. This exhibition aims to promote military supply innovation and expand production infrastructure by integrating 3D printing technology into the defense sector...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:16:00 | View Article
Seoul Food 2025 Unveils Programs for K-Food Export and Domestic Expansion
Last year, 239 companies participated, generating consultation amounts of $241.79 million and 39 on-site contracts through the 'Overseas Buyer Export Consultation Meeting'. This year, approximately 300 excellent buyers from 49 countries selected by KOTRA have confirmed their participation...
Source: KOTRA related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:18:00 | View Article
Defense 3D Printing Competition Award-Winning Works Exhibition to be Held in Daejeon from 18th-20th
The Ministry of National Defense announced on the 2nd that it will host the '4th Defense 3D Printing Competition' exhibition at Daejeon Convention Center from the 18th to 20th. The exhibition aims to confirm the applicability of 3D printing technology in the defense sector and promote 3D printing technology necessary for military supply innovation...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:19:00 | View Article
Ministry of National Defense Hosts '4th Defense 3D Printing Competition' Exhibition
The Ministry of National Defense announced on the 2nd that it will host the '4th Defense 3D Printing Competition' exhibition at Daejeon Convention Center from the 18th to 20th. This Defense 3D Printing Competition exhibition is hosted by Daejeon Metropolitan City and organized by Daejeon Technopark and the 3D Convergence Industry Association...
Source: Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:50:00 | View Article
Corporate Participation
Yangsan City Participates in GSAT 2025... Global Exchange with 7 Startup Companies
Photo = Provided by Yangsan City. Yangsan City announced on the 2nd that it participated in the 'Global Startup & Technology Festival (GSAT 2025)' hosted by Gyeongsangnam-do at Changwon Convention Center from the 28th to 29th of last month, engaging in exchanges with domestic and international startup ecosystems. GS...
Source: Changwon Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:36:00 | View Article
Hanwha Construction Division Unveils Ceiling-Type EV Charging System with LH
Hanwha Construction Division (CEO Kim Seung-mo) showcased the ceiling-type electric vehicle charging system 'EV air station' together with LH (Korea Land & Housing Corporation) at the 21st Fire Safety Fair held at EXCO in Daegu on the 28th of last month. EV a...
Source: EXCO related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:40:00 | View Article
Hyundai Motor and Kia 'Simultaneous Launch' at EV Trend Korea... "Electric Vehicle Vision Unveiled"
EV Trend Korea, now in its 8th year, is Seoul's only electric vehicle expo hosted by the Ministry of Environment to expand private electric vehicle adoption and create a new electric vehicle culture, taking place at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul from the 3rd to 5th. First...
Source: COEX related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:59:00 | View Article
Kia Participates in 'EV Trend Korea 2025'... Showcases Various Customized Mobility Experiences
Kia will participate in 'EV Trend Korea 2025 (EV TREND KOREA 2025)' taking place at COEX Hall A in Seoul from June 3rd (Tuesday) to 5th (Thursday), unveiling its future mobility vision. Kia's innovative electrification lineup and PB...
Source: EV Trend Korea related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:54:00 | View Article
HJ Heavy Industries' High-Speed Landing Craft, MADEX Success 'Top Contributor'
Explaining the high-speed landing craft (LSF-II) to visitors at the company booth during the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition./HJ Heavy Industries. HJ Heavy Industries' booth at its first participation in the '2025 International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX)' received explosive response from overseas delegations and visitors...
Source: Industry Exhibition related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:54:00 | View Article
POSCO Cooperates with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries on Future Advanced Defense Industry New Materials Development
According to POSCO on the 28th, it participated in the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX) held at BEXCO in Busan with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries on this day for 'Future... The International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition where this agreement was signed involves various organizations including the Navy, Defense Acquisition Program Administration, and domestic and international shipbuilding and defense companies...
Source: Industry Exhibition related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:52:00 | View Article
Hyundai Motor Participates in 'EV Trend Korea 2025'
EV Trend Korea, now in its 8th year, is Seoul's only electric vehicle expo hosted by the Ministry of Environment to expand private electric vehicle adoption and create a new electric vehicle culture, taking place at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul from the 3rd to 5th. This...
Source: COEX related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:58:00 | View Article
Industry Trends
May Exports Decrease 1.3%, Trump Tariffs Reduce Automotive Exports Offset by Semiconductor Increase
Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Deok-geun said, "Exports to both major markets, the US and China, decreased, and as international oil prices fell to the early $60s, petroleum products and petrochemical exports also plummeted by more than 20%," adding "However, major export items such as semiconductors and ships...
Source: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:56:00 | View Article
"25% is Already Burdensome, Now 50%"... Government and Industry Mobilize Total Response to Steel Tariffs
A Korea International Trade Association official said, "This measure could impact the entire global supply chain and trade order beyond simple industrial regulation," adding "The possibility of expansion to other strategic items such as semiconductors, batteries, and automobiles cannot be ruled out..."
Source: Trade Association related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:43:00 | View Article
K-Battery Growth Stalled, 'Triple Shock' from Chasm, Price War, and Policy Uncertainty
At the 'Secondary Battery Direct Rebate System Introduction Forum' held at the National Assembly last February, Kim Seung-tae, Director of the Korea Battery Industry Association, said, "Companies in the secondary battery market currently in the introduction stage are still experiencing difficulties in terms of cash flow and profits..."
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association related article | Date: 2025-06-02 06:05:00 | View Article
"After College Entrance Exams, Everyone Used to Go to Academies"... Why Today's Youth Don't Get 'Driver's Licenses'?
According to the Korea Automobile Mobility Industry Association (KAMA)'s '2024 Domestic Market Analysis Report', new car purchases by people in their 20s decreased by 12% compared to the previous year, recording the largest decrease among all age groups. On the other hand, compared to 2018, used car...
Source: Korea Automobile Mobility Industry Association related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:19:00 | View Article
Government/Local Authority Support Policies
Textile Industry, 5 Root Industry Specialized Complexes Designated as Foundation for Revival
A Korea Federation of Textile Industries official said, "Through thorough analysis of each complex's strengths and characteristics, we meticulously prepared from application submission (2.14~) to PT evaluation (early April) and field inspection (mid-April) to justify the designation of root industry specialized complexes in the textile sector..."
Source: Korea Federation of Textile Industries related article | Date: 2025-06-02 08:54:00 | View Article
Korea Federation of Textile Industries Achieves Success with All 3 Complexes Selected... 'Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy 2025 Root Industry Specialized Complex Final Selection'
5 locations selected as root industry specialized complexes in the textile sector last year and this year (Photo = Reporter Kim Jin-bu) The Korea Federation of Textile Industries (Chairman Choi Byung-oh, hereinafter referred to as KOFOTI) announced that 3 complexes were finally selected as '2025 Root Industry Specialized Complexes' designated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on the 30th...
Source: Korea Federation of Textile Industries related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:38:00 | View Article
Incheon City Selects 3 Distinctive Contents Through Stay-Type Tourism Product Contest
Kim Eun-hyo, Director of the City's Tourism and MICE Division, said, "The projects selected through this contest will provide attractive opportunities to experience daily life and rest in Incheon beyond simple travel," adding "In the balance between work and leisure, they will provide deep..."
Source: MICE related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:48:00 | View Article
Incheon City Provides Free Management Consulting to Tourism Companies in the Region
Kim Eun-hyo, Director of the City's Tourism and MICE Division, said, "Small and medium-sized local tourism companies often find it difficult to receive professional management consulting due to cost issues," adding "This consulting support project is expected to resolve such management difficulties and contribute to stable corporate activities and sustainable..."
Source: MICE related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:46:00 | View Article
Gwangju Companies Go Global... Gwangju City Operates 'CES 2026' Joint Pavilion
Gwangju City provides comprehensive support to selected companies including ▲exhibition booth fees ▲airfare ▲logistics costs ▲interpretation fees ▲'CES Innovation Award' application fees and consultation. Additionally, to strengthen participating companies' overseas expansion capabilities, marketing practical training and global exhibition...
Source: Exhibition booth related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:56:00 | View Article
Gwangju City Recruits Companies for 'CES 2026' in January Next Year... Supports Booth Fees and Airfare
Gwangju City provides comprehensive support to selected companies including △exhibition booth fees △airfare △logistics costs △interpretation fees △'CES Innovation Award' application fees and consultation. To strengthen participating companies' overseas expansion capabilities, marketing practical training and global exhibition response capability improvement...
Source: Exhibition booth related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:50:00 | View Article
Overseas Expansion
[Viva 100] SBB Tech Creates New Chapter for 'K-Robot' Drive Solutions
SBB Tech participates in the government-led 'K-Humanoid Alliance' to collaborate on developing next-generation humanoid core components, and serves as co-chairman of the 'Robot Parts Council' under the Korea Robot Industry Association, actively working for the domestic robot parts industry...
Source: Korea Robot Industry Association related article | Date: 2025-06-02 06:24:00 | View Article
Samjin Pharmaceutical Participates in World ADC Asia and Bio USA... "Technology Introduction"
Subsequently, Samjin Pharmaceutical will participate in the '2025 Bio International Convention' (BIO USA) held in Boston, USA from the 16th to 19th... Samjin Pharmaceutical Research Center Director Lee Su-min said, "We will introduce the technology we have built up at this 2025 Bio International Convention..."
Source: Convention related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:58:00 | View Article
Hanwha Ocean Partners with Lloyd's Register to Pioneer Overseas Naval Vessel Market
Hanwha Ocean announced that it signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lloyd's Register regarding design certification and quality assurance for naval vessel exports at the international maritime defense exhibition 'MADEX' recently held. This agreement aims to enhance international competitiveness of export-type naval vessels...
Source: Exhibition related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:58:00 | View Article
Lotte Chilsung Beverage Successfully Concludes Thailand 'THAIFEX 2025' Fair with Milkis and Saero Leading
This is a food exhibition. This year, over 3,000 companies from about 50 countries worldwide and more than 90,000 visitors gathered. Lotte Chilsung Beverage showcased various beverage and alcoholic brands including Milkis, Chilsung Cider, Cantata, as well as Saero and Sunhari at this fair...
Source: Exhibition related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:58:00 | View Article
Japan's '90 Trillion Investment' Initiative... K-Startups Compete Through Localization
The Korea International Trade Association's 'Startup Export Status and Export Activation Policy Recommendations' report shows Japan (42.4%) ranked as the third largest export interest market after North America (56.1%) and Southeast Asia (46.4%), demonstrating this trend. Domestic...
Source: Trade Association related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:22:00 | View Article
Korea Invention Promotion Association Wins 16 Awards for Korean Delegation at 'Malaysia International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition'
This exhibition is Southeast Asia's largest invention, innovation, and technology exhibition, held from May 29th to 31st (local time) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Malaysia. This year, a total of 15 countries and over 900 inventions were exhibited...
Source: Convention Centre related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:50:00 | View Article
Medical Device Association Participates in Brazil 'Hospitalar 2025' Korea Pavilion
In cooperation with KOTRA, they conducted local buyer matching to provide market entry opportunities for exhibition participating companies, and for promoting Korean companies, they utilized the online promotion platform 'Korean Medical Device Directory Page' to globally promote domestic products...
Source: KOTRA related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:36:00 | View Article
"Aiming for 'Jackpot' in the US"... K-Bio Launches 'Bio USA' This Month
▲26 companies including Alteogen, HLB, Kyungbo Pharmaceutical, CHA Vaccine Institute, and Kolon Biotech participate in the promotion pavilion operated by Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization and KOTRA ▲Seoul Bio Hub, Chuncheon Bio Industry Promotion Agency, and Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KEIT) operate...
Source: KOTRA related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:20:00 | View Article
ESG
Happy Farewell to Plastic... World Environment Day 'Environmental Festival' Opens
'Happy farewell to plastic.' Jeju Province announced on the 2nd that it will host the '2025 Environmental Festival' to commemorate '2025 World Environment Day' from the 4th to 5th at the outdoor plaza of Jeju International Convention Center in Seogwipo City. Jeju Province and...
Source: Jeju International Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:44:00 | View Article
Environmental Festival Commemorating 'World Environment Day' in Jeju from 4th-5th
The 2025 Environmental Festival will be held from the 4th to 5th at the outdoor plaza of Jeju International Convention Center in Seogwipo City, Jeju, as a commemorative event for '2025 World Environment Day'. According to Jeju Province on the 2nd, this festival themed 'Ending Plastic Pollution' will feature youth...
Source: Jeju International Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:44:00 | View Article
MICE
International Space Conference to be Held in Daejeon Starting Tomorrow... 3,000 Participants
Daejeon City will jointly host the '2025 International Space Conference' with Contec Space Group for three days starting tomorrow at Daejeon Convention Center. This conference, themed 'Strengthening Space Industry Capabilities through Cooperation', will bring together over 3,000 people from over 40 countries...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 08:40:00 | View Article
20th Jeju Forum Holds 'Connected and Inclusive AX' Session
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province held the 20th Jeju Forum special session 'Connected and Inclusive AX: Designing Peace and Prosperity' at the Ocean View Conference Room of Jeju International Convention Center (ICC JEJU) on the afternoon of the 30th. This session focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and social...
Source: Jeju International Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:40:00 | View Article
"Capture Chinese MICE Demand"... Paradise City Participates in ITB China Fair
Source: MICE related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:43:00 | View Article
Paradise Participates in International MICE & Tourism Fair 'ITB China 2025' as Only Korean Company
Paradise announced on the 2nd that it was the only Korean company to participate in the international MICE & tourism fair 'ITB China 2025'. 'ITB China' is China's largest MICE & tourism industry fair. This year, it covers Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and other regions across China...
Source: MICE related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:46:00 | View Article
「1st Industrial AI EXPO」 Company Briefing Successfully Held
This briefing provided detailed information about the main programs, exhibition sectors, and participating company support measures for the '1st Industrial AI EXPO' to be held at COEX Magok Convention Center from September 3rd to 5th. Additionally, AI innovation applicable to industrial sites...
Source: COEX Magok related article | Date: 2025-06-01 11:08:00 | View Article
Exhibition Marketing
Compose Coffee's Collaboration Coffee Truck for Ttingjo Festival Myeongjo 1st Anniversary Celebration Draws Crowds
Maeil Daily = Reporter Lee Seon-min | Compose Coffee announced that the Myeongjo 1st anniversary collaboration special coffee truck showcased at the Ttingjo Festival held at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2, Hall 9B from May 30th to June 1st drew explosive response from visitors and was highly successful...
Source: KINTEX related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:32:00 | View Article
Exhibition Infrastructure
Goyang City's KINTEX Signs MOU with Pohang City's POEX... 'Strengthening Exhibition Industry Competitiveness'
KINTEX CEO Lee Jae-yul and POEX CEO Song Nam-un pose for a commemorative photo after signing the business agreement. (Photo = KINTEX) KINTEX (CEO Lee Jae-yul) signed an agreement with Pohang International Exhibition & Convention Center (POEX) on the 30th to strengthen exhibition industry competitiveness...
Source: KINTEX related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:36:00 | View Article
Chungbuk MICE Industry Takes Root... 'Cheongju OSCO' Temporarily Opens in Front of Osong Station
According to Chungbuk Province on the 1st, Cheongju Osong Convention Center (hereinafter Cheongju OSCO), which can simultaneously accommodate up to 3,700 people (based on conference hall), temporarily opened this month. Site area of 78,743㎡, total floor area of 39,725㎡, basement 1st floor to 2nd floor above ground...
Source: Cheongju OSCO related article | Date: 2025-06-01 13:37:00 | View Article
SETEC Conducts Regular Recruitment for 2026 Exhibitions... "Aims for Content Diversification and Industry Activation by Expanding New Exhibition Proportion"
Seoul Business Agency plans to contribute to revitalizing the exhibition industry in 2026 and expanding sales channels for small and medium enterprises by early discovery and attraction of various MICE events including exhibitions, conventions, and events. SETEC is a specialized exhibition center for small and medium enterprises located in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul...
Source: MICE related article | Date: 2025-06-02 09:40:00 | View Article
Pohang International Exhibition & Convention Center-KINTEX, MICE Industry Joint Development MOU... Accelerating Preparation for 2027 Opening
KINTEX will share its large-scale exhibition operation experience and content planning know-how accumulated over the past 20 years with POEX, while POEX will focus on developing differentiated exhibition content based on Pohang region's industrial and cultural infrastructure. In particular...
Source: POEX related article | Date: 2025-06-01 20:15:00 | View Article
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Updated: June 02, 2025, 10:33 KST