Korean Exhibition Industry News Roundup - April 1, 2025
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Jeonnam Consumer Goods Succeed in Osaka: $200,000 Export Contracts
Summary: South Jeolla Province companies secured $200,000 in export deals at the "2025 Osaka-Kansai International Expo" commemorative consumer goods exhibition in Osaka. The event celebrated the 60th anniversary of Korea-Japan diplomatic normalization.
Link: http://www.efnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=118998
Samsung Unveils 4 New 'Onyx' Models at CinemaCon 2025
Summary: Samsung Electronics showcased its latest Onyx cinema LED screen models at CinemaCon 2025, held March 31–April 3 in Las Vegas, demonstrating advancements in theater display technology.
Link: https://www.asiaa.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=207923
Lotte Debuts at Seoul Mobility Show With Battery Materials & Hydrogen Tech
Summary: Lotte Group participated for the first time in the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, exhibiting secondary battery materials, hydrogen energy solutions, and an autonomous vehicle experience zone outside the main hall.
Link: https://www.pointdaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=239951
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0013154790
Yongin SMEs Achieve $5.86M Export Deals at Osaka Expo
Summary: Ten Yongin-based SMEs generated $5.86 million in export consultations at the Osaka K-Premium Consumer Goods Fair, relocated from Tokyo to commemorate the 2025 Osaka Expo.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/629/0000377869
Korean Aerospace Association Rebrands as Korea Aerospace Industries Association
Summary: The Korean Aerospace Industries Promotion Association officially changed its name to the Korea Aerospace Industries Association (KASA) on February 28, 2025, reflecting expanded space industry roles.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0015301899
Busan Targets 192,000 Jobs Through MICE Industry Growth
Summary: Busan City announced plans to create 192,000 jobs in 2025, prioritizing tourism-exhibition (MICE) complexes and enhanced employment services to address labor market mismatches.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/277/0005570679
BYD Korea Exhibits 8 EV Models at Seoul Mobility Show
Summary: BYD Korea displayed 8 electric vehicle models including Yangwang and Denza at KINTEX Hall 1 during the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show (April 3–13), emphasizing eco-friendly mobility solutions.
Link: https://www.ebn.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1657490
Korea International Bakery Fair 2025 Opens in Seoul
Summary: Asia's largest bakery exhibition (April 2–5) at COEX featured 150 companies across 300 booths, including baking competitions and industry forums.
Link: http://www.beyondpost.co.kr/view.php?ud=20250401090417227446a9e4dd7f_30
Trade Minister Inspects LG's CES Award-Winning Display Tech
Summary: Trade Minister Chung Yoon-ho visited LG Science Park to examine display technologies that won CES Innovation Awards, including resolution-enhancing solutions for automotive and home applications.
Link: https://www.newscj.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3252346
Trez Debuts Autonomous Robobus at Seoul Mobility Show
Summary: Trez introduced its ASTRA LEO P6 autonomous shuttle at KINTEX (April 3–13), while Lotte offered test rides of mobility solutions in Hall 1's outdoor zone.
Link: https://www.digitaltoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=559594
Link: http://www.finomy.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=225283
Jeonnam's Consumer Goods Gain Traction at Osaka Expo
Summary: Ten South Jeolla companies supported by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) attracted significant interest at the Osaka expo, leveraging regional specialty products.
Link: http://www.newsworker.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=373516
TJ Media Joins Hyundai's 'FLEOS 25' Developer Conference
Summary: TJ Media participated in Hyundai Motor Group's March 28 conference at COEX, demonstrating in-car audio systems for software-defined vehicle ecosystems.
Link: https://www.betanews.net/article/view/beta202504010006
Grandsun Technologies Showcases Green Solutions at Daegu Expo
Summary: Grandsun exhibited customized solar energy solutions at the International Green Energy Expo (April 23–25, Daegu EXCO), targeting industrial complex applications.
Link: http://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2025/03/31/2025033180100.html
Seoul's Magok District Emerges as MICE Hub
Summary: Seoul is developing Magok as a MICE complex with exhibition halls and convention centers, while Busan allocates ₩2.1 trillion for tourism-exhibition job creation.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/016/0002450620
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/014/0005329278
Busan Immigration Expo Sees Surge in U.S. Investment Inquiries
Summary: The Busan Immigration & Study Abroad Fair (April 3–5 at BEXCO) reported increased consultations about U.S. investment immigration programs following Trump's policy announcements.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/050/0000088583
Kia Dominates Hybrid Market Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures
Summary: Kia's Sorento led 2025 Q1 sales with 16,521 units (KAMA data), while Renault's Grand Koleos hybrid captured 25% SUV market share despite U.S. tariff impacts on exports.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/366/0001065609
Link: https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15626404
SMEs Ministry Launches 2025 Startup Innovation League
Summary: The Ministry of SMEs and Startups opened applications (April 1–May 15) for its startup competition, offering ₩3 billion in grants across general and youth categories.
Link: https://www.venturesquare.net/963104
Hamyang County Promotes Agri-Food at Suwon Mega Show
Summary: Hamyang County showcased regional specialties like medicinal herbs at the Suwon Mega Show 2025 (March 28–30), targeting domestic and international buyers.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/277/0005570651
Yongin Companies Secure $5.86M Deals at Osaka Expo
Summary: Ten Yongin SMEs in cosmetics and household goods achieved $5.86 million in export consultations at the Osaka fair, adapting products to Japanese consumer preferences.
Link: https://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3238388
Aerospace Association Rebrands for New Space Era
Summary: The Korean Aerospace Industries Association rebranded to emphasize space industry growth, coinciding with government plans for lunar exploration by 2032.
Link: https://www.ebn.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1657481
Jeonnam's Premium Goods Shine at Osaka Expo
Summary: South Jeolla Province reported successful buyer meetings at the Osaka expo, particularly for organic food and traditional craft products.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/014/0005329276
Busan's ₩2.1 Trillion Employment Plan Prioritizes MICE
Summary: Busan's 2025 job creation budget focuses on tourism-exhibition complexes and AI-powered employment matching systems to reduce youth unemployment.
Link: https://www.newsfreezone.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=617837
2025 Korea Bakery Fair Draws 25,000 Visitors
Summary: The COEX-hosted event (April 2–5) featured innovation awards and live demonstrations, with B2B matching generating ₩15 billion in deals.
Link: http://kpenews.com/View.aspx?No=3596917
Saemangeum Job Center Opens to Support Key Industries
Summary: The Saemangeum Job Support Center launched March 31 at Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center, focusing on renewable energy and smart manufacturing talent placement.
Link: http://www.hansbiz.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=741664
Incheon Hosts Pet-Friendly Tourism Fair
Summary: The Pet Companion Tourism Expo (April 18–20 at Songdo Convensia) will showcase pet-accommodating hotels, transportation, and travel services.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/018/0005975252
Mold & Die Industry Fair Targets ₩1 Trillion Exports
Summary: INTERMOLD KOREA 2025 (April 8–11, KINTEX) will host 500 companies, while SIMTOS 2026 prepares for 1,300 exhibitors from 35 countries.
Link: http://www.mfgkr.com/archives/25501
Link: http://www.mfgkr.com/archives/25557
Saemangeum Courts Global MICE Business
Summary: Saemangeum Development Authority met with LA officials to attract conventions, aligning with Korea's 2035 tourism vision targeting 30 million visitors.
Link: https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=238768
Link: https://www.traveltimes.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=411535
Busan International Art Fair Features French Masters
Summary: BAMA 2025 (April 3–6 at BEXCO) hosts 132 galleries, including a special exhibition of French modern artists like Bernard Buffet.
Link: https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1023830
Daegu Optical Fair Sells Out 350 Booths
Summary: The 23rd Daegu International Optical Fair (April 2–4 at EXCO) doubled international participation, showcasing AR lenses and smart eyewear technologies.
Link: https://www.idaegu.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=505156
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/016/0002450494
Incheon Tax Office Advises Businesses at Materials Expo
Summary: Tax officials provided R&D credit consultations at High-Performance Materials Week (March 26–28, Songdo Convensia), drawing 200+ companies.
Link: http://www.kihoilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1138233
Jeju Promotes Tourism at National Expos
Summary: Jeju will participate in May's K-Fair 2025 (KINTEX) and Gwangju Liquor & Tourism Festival, highlighting UNESCO heritage sites.
Link: https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=239657
EZ Seek's AI Golf Analyzer Debuts at Sports Expo
Summary: The "BackDori" swing analyzer launched at Sports Industry Expo 2025 (March 27–30, KINTEX), offering 3D motion tracking for amateur golfers.
Link: http://www.metroseoul.co.kr/article/20250331500757
Masan University Wins Tourism Promotion Award
Summary: Masan University's Global Medical Tourism Department received a special award at the Gyeongnam Tourism Expo for innovative destination marketing.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0013154375
Tax Services at Materials Expo Draw 150 Companies
Summary: Incheon Tax Office assisted 150+ businesses with tax credits during High-Performance Materials Week, part of a MICE industry partnership with Incheon Tourism Organization.
Link: https://www.taxtimes.co.kr/news/article.html?no=269077
Link: http://www.intn.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2042636
Korean Battery Makers Face Growing Chinese Dominance
Summary: Korean battery producers hold 23% global market share versus China's 63%, prompting calls for expanded subsidies on production facilities (Korea Battery Industry Association).
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/011/0004468282
Korea Overtakes France in U.S. Cosmetics Exports
Summary: 2024 cosmetics exports to the U.S. reached $1.2 billion, surpassing France. K-beauty brands showcased innovations at Seoul Indie Beauty Show (March 13, COEX MGM).
Link: https://www.ajunews.com/view/20250331151348095
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/016/0002450350
Electric Industry Groups Partner for Localization Push
Summary: The Korea Electric Industry Promotion Agency and Measuring Instruments Consortium agreed to collaborate on component localization and export expansion.
Link: http://www.knpnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=32129
Nano Convergence Association Targets Commercialization
Summary: Chairman Hong Soon-kook, former LG Materials R&D head, aims to commercialize nanotechnology in energy and display sectors through government-academia partnerships.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/030/0003298556
Robot Component Council Launched for Supply Chain
Summary: The Korea Robot Industry Association established a parts manufacturers' council (March 26) to address localization challenges in precision components.
Link: http://robotzine.co.kr/entry/273641
Ansan City Wins Tourism Promotion Award
Summary: Ansan received a ministerial award at the Domestic Travel Fair (SETEC, March 28–30) for its cherry blossom-themed tourism campaigns.
Link: https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0013152747
Busan Hosts 33rd Study Abroad & Immigration Fair
Summary: The BEXCO event (April 3–5) featured 85 agencies from 15 countries, with U.S. EB-5 visa consultations rising 40% YoY.
Link: https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1023793
KIMES 2025 Draws 70,000 Medical Professionals
Summary: The 40th International Medical Equipment Show (March 20–23, COEX) showcased 1,200 brands, generating ₩300 billion in deals.
Link: http://www.kbiznews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=108703
GUMICO Rebrands for Global Stage
Summary: Gumi Exhibition Convention Center (GUMICO) will rebrand as "Park Chung-hee Convention Center" in 2026 after expansion doubling exhibition space.
Link:
https://weeklytrade.co.kr/news/view.html?section=1&category=8&item=&no=94843
Jeju Housing Fair to Feature Smart Home Tech
Summary: The Jeju Kyunghyang Housing Fair (April 10–13, ICC Jeju) will display IoT-enabled home systems and eco-friendly construction materials.