Exhibition Industry News – April 17, 2025
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Exhibition Industry News – April 17, 2025
Today, Hyundai Mobis is targeting the Chinese market by participating in Auto Shanghai 2025, while Hyundai Motor and Kia unveiled new vehicles at the New York International Auto Show. KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power) achieved an impressive feat by winning nine awards at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Switzerland. Across Korea, major events such as the 2025 Suwon ITS Asia-Pacific Forum, the Global Local Governments Climate Summit, and the International Electric Power Exhibition are being held. In the industrial sector, efforts to boost trade include the K-Food Plus Export Consultation Fair, KOTRA’s Korea-Japan Partnership Event, and various support programs for SMEs' overseas expansion.
Hosting an Exhibition
2025 Ulsan International Art Fair Attempts to Integrate Industry and Art
The '2025 Ulsan International Art Fair' (UIAF 2025) will be held from June 5 to 8 at the Ulsan Exhibition Convention Center (UECO) under the theme "The Integration of Art and Industry - INDUSTRY GROWS ART"...
Source: Ulsan Exhibition Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-04-17 00:02:00 | Read Article
2025 One-Stop Business Support Fair Kicks Off... “A Platform for Recruiting Top Talent”
The fair opened at EXCO. The largest business support fair in Korea, addressing issues like market expansion, exports, and talent recruitment, kicked off in Daegu on April 8. According to Daegu city, at 2 PM on April 8...
Source: EXCO related article | Date: 2025-04-17 08:10:00 | Read Article
World Exhibition Organizes Franchise Startup Seminar & Talk Show at SETEC
A seminar and discussion on the theme will be held. Meanwhile, the '77th Franchise Startup Fair IN SETEC' will take place at SETEC (Seoul Trade Exhibition Center), located near Hakyeoul Station on Seoul Subway Line 3. [Shin A Ilbo] Reporter Kang Dong-wan...
Source: SETEC related article | Date: 2025-04-17 08:10:00 | Read Article
Chungcheongbuk-do Signs Agreement for 'Osong Bio' Joint Event in the US
'Osong Bio' is an international bio conference and business investment briefing to be held from October 22 for three days at Cheongju Osco. Three institutions are collaborating on hosting the event and strengthening competitiveness in the bio industry...
Source: Cheongju Osco related article | Date: 2025-04-16 21:53:00 | Read Article
'Osong Bio' Partnership to Ensure Successful Event
'Osong Bio' will be held at the new convention center 'Cheongju Osco' in September and will feature global experts in advanced bio fields, international academic conferences, and corporate IR events (investment briefings)...
Source: Cheongju Osco related article | Date: 2025-04-16 20:06:00 | Read Article
Daejeon Hosts 'Curiosity Paradise' with Three Major Science Events Combined
Visitors to Daejeon can now experience the largest integrated science festival, featuring the Korea Science Festival, Science and Technology Expo, and Daejeon Science Festival at Expo Science Park, Citizen Square, and Daejeon Convention Center...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-04-17 08:35:00 | Read Article
Automotive World Korea x Korea Electronics Manufacturing Industry Exhibition Kicks Off at COEX on April 16
This exhibition, hosted by Reed K. Fairs and K. Fairs, and sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, includes technical seminars from participating companies, as well as conferences on advanced packaging 'hot issues'...
Source: K. Fairs related article | Date: 2025-04-16 13:31:00 | Read Article
'2025 Korea Electronics Manufacturing Industry Exhibition' Opens... Showcasing Latest Electronics Manufacturing Technologies and Trends
This event covers key technologies in electronics manufacturing and future trends in the manufacturing industry. The exhibition is jointly hosted by Reed K. Fairs (Ltd.), K. Fairs, and the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Association, and sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups...
Source: K. Fairs related article | Date: 2025-04-16 18:08:00 | Read Article
'2025 Automotive World Korea' Opens... Featuring Autonomous Driving and Future Mobility Technologies
The exhibition, hosted by Reed K. Fairs and K. Fairs, and sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, covers areas such as automotive electronics, autonomous driving technology, and vehicle-related technologies...
Source: K. Fairs related article | Date: 2025-04-16 17:52:00 | Read Article
Corporate Participation
Gwangju Foundation for Art Recruiting Galleries for 'Art Gwangju 25'
Art Gwangju 25 will take place from October 23 to 26 at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center. Official registration starts on May 1, and participating galleries (both domestic and international) must hold a business registration certificate or proof of business registration. The genres include painting...
Source: Kim Dae-jung Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-04-16 18:52:00 | Read Article
Suwon City Recruiting Companies for '2025 Next-generation Semiconductor Packaging Industry Exhibition' Joint Pavilion
Suwon City is recruiting companies to participate in the joint pavilion for the '2025 Next-generation Semiconductor Packaging Industry Exhibition (ASPS)' until April 28. The exhibition, co-hosted by Suwon City and Gyeonggi Province, focuses on semiconductor packaging...
Source: Industry Exhibition related article | Date: 2025-04-17 07:36:00 | Read Article
518 Institutions Nationwide Compete in Science and Technology
Daejeon City, in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and ICT, announced that the '2025 Korea Science and Technology Festival' will be held from April 16 to 20 at Expo Citizen Square, Expo Science Park, and Daejeon Convention Center (DCC). This year, Daejeon City...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center related article | Date: 2025-04-17 05:04:00 | Read Article
Schneider Electric Reveals High-Efficiency, Reliable DC Power Solutions
Schneider Electric (Korea branch CEO Kwon Ji-woong) will participate in the 'International Electric Power Exhibition (EPTK 2025)' held at COEX in Seoul on May 14, showcasing direct current (DC) power solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of power infrastructure...
Source: COEX related article | Date: 2025-04-17 09:20:00 | Read Article
[Notebook] People Carrying Their Own Bags... Reflections from the World Korean Business Convention
This year, there are about 370 exhibition booths at the convention. These are small and medium-sized enterprises recommended by local governments in Korea. After sending their exhibits by ship or air, they likely packed some of the items in their carry-on bags. Notably, the 23rd convention this year saw participants coming from far-off places...
Source: Exhibition Booth related article | Date: 2025-04-17 08:52:00 | Read Article
Industry Trends
Building a Support System for Expanding Autonomous Manufacturing in Industrial Complexes
The Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (KICOX), along with the Korea Robot Industry Promotion Agency (KRIPA), the Korea Robot Industry Association (KRIA), and the Korea Industrial Complex Management Association (KIBA), have signed an agreement to build a support system for expanding autonomous manufacturing in industrial complexes.
Source: Korea Robot Industry Association related article | Date: 2025-04-16 19:14:00 | Read Article
"Tariff Pain" for Americans > Chinese... Selling Raw Materials to the U.S., Consumer Goods to China
According to trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), the U.S. had a trade deficit of $295.2 billion with China last year. China exported $439.7 billion worth of goods to the U.S., while the U.S. sold $144.6 billion worth of goods to China.
Source: KITA related article | Date: 2025-04-17 05:02:00 | Read Article
Call for Entries for the 'Digital Future Innovation Award,' Seeking Leaders of Digital Transformation
The award ceremony will take place on September 30th at the 'Digital Innovation Festa (DINNO 2025)' at COEX in Seoul. DINNO is a comprehensive technology festival showcasing Korea's digital and AI technology industries, featuring exhibitions, seminars, policy conferences, and national exhibitions.
Source: COEX related article | Date: 2025-04-17 09:10:00 | Read Article
KCCI’s Mid-sized Enterprises Committee Holds Meeting to Discuss Measures Against U.S. Tariffs
Jung In-gyo, the head of the Industrial Ministry's Trade Negotiation Bureau (fourth from the right), poses for a photo with attendees. [Photo: KCCI] Jung In-gyo emphasized the need for effective responses to rapid changes in the trade environment in his speech during the meeting.
Source: Ministry of Industry related article | Date: 2025-04-17 09:30:00 | Read Article
"Mid-sized Enterprises Hit Hard by U.S. Tariffs... Tax Credits and Expanding Trade Territory Are Urgently Needed"
During the 30th meeting of the KCCI's Mid-sized Enterprises Committee, Jung In-gyo, the head of the Industrial Ministry's Trade Negotiation Bureau, delivered a keynote speech. He stressed that in order to effectively respond to the rapid changes in the trade environment, measures such as tax credits and expanding trade territories are necessary.
Source: Ministry of Industry related article | Date: 2025-04-17 09:24:00 | Read Article
Government/Local Government Support Policies
Gyeongnam Province Launches First Independent Export Support for Small Nuclear Power Equipment Manufacturers
Gyeongnam Province has launched its first independent export support initiative for small and medium-sized nuclear power manufacturers, in collaboration with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, the Korea Nuclear Industry Association, Doosan Enerbility, and KOTRA. This initiative aims to improve the export competitiveness of local nuclear power companies.
Source: KOTRA related article | Date: 2025-04-17 09:08:00 | Read Article
"Effective Response to Trump's Tariffs"... KOSME Supports Overseas Expansion for SMEs
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (SMEs Ministry) and the Korea Small Business Corporation (KOSME) have announced three bids for the '2025 Online Export Platform Project.' The project aims to help small and medium enterprises expand their overseas operations by providing online business-to-business (B2B) export platforms.
Source: SMEs Ministry related article | Date: 2025-04-17 09:01:00 | Read Article
Korea Robot Industry Promotion Agency Signs Agreement to Expand Autonomous Manufacturing System
The Korea Robot Industry Promotion Agency (KRIPA) and the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (KICOX) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Robot Industry Association (KRIA) and the Korea Industrial Complex Management Association (KIBA) to build a support system for the expansion of autonomous manufacturing in industrial complexes.
Source: Korea Robot Industry Association related article | Date: 2025-04-16 20:45:00 | Read Article
KOTRA Opens New Partnership Opportunities for Korea-Japan 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy and KOTRA held a '2025 Korea-Japan Partnership Plus Week' in Tokyo to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. The event seeks to open new partnership opportunities between the two nations.
Source: KOTRA related article | Date: 2025-04-17 01:54:00 | Read Article
Overseas Expansion
Chungbuk Osong and Boston Partner in Advanced Bio Sector
'Osong Bio' is a global bio event to be held at the 'Cheongju Osco' convention center opening this September. The event will include lectures from global experts in the advanced bio field, international academic conferences, and corporate IR events for global investors.
Source: Cheongju Osco-related article | Date: April 16, 2025 23:58:00 | Read Article
Hyundai Mobis Targets Chinese Market, "Secures $200 Million Orders This Year"
Hyundai Mobis announced it will showcase new technologies tailored to Chinese customers at the upcoming 'Auto Shanghai 2025' auto show, starting on April 23 in Shanghai. Auto Shanghai is one of China's largest auto shows, alongside the Beijing Auto Show.
Source: Exhibition-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:36:00 | Read Article
Hyundai Motor to Participate in the 2025 New York International Auto Show
Hyundai Motor unveiled the 'All-New Palisade' for the first time in North America at the '2025 New York International Auto Show' held on April 16 (local time) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.
Source: Convention Center-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:33:00 | Read Article
Hyundai Unveils 'New Palisade' in North America at 2025 New York International Auto Show
Hyundai Motor revealed the 'All-New Palisade' for the first time in North America at the 2025 New York International Auto Show held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on April 16 (local time). The Palisade is Hyundai's flagship large SUV.
Source: Convention-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:35:00 | Read Article
Kia Unveils ‘EV9 Nightfall’ and ‘K4 Hatchback’ at 2025 New York International Auto Show
Kia revealed its flagship electric SUV ‘EV9 Nightfall’ and its first electrified sedan ‘EV4’ at the world’s largest auto show, the 2025 New York International Auto Show. The event featured a total of 21 models on display.
Source: Exhibition-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:34:00 | Read Article
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Wins 9 Awards at the Geneva International Inventions Exhibition
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) earned international recognition for the excellence of Korean nuclear technology at the ‘2025 Geneva International Inventions Exhibition,’ held from April 9 to 13 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Source: Exhibition-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:34:00 | Read Article
K-Food Plus Expands Export Pathways with Buyer Invitation Consultation
Held at the aT Center in Yangjae-dong, this consultation event will feature 133 overseas buyers and over 260 domestic export companies, with a total of 393 companies participating in 1:1 export consultations. Key markets include the U.S., China, Japan, and ASEAN countries.
Source: aT Center-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:28:00 | Read Article
Export Push and Job Creation Efforts: Gangseo District's Strategy to Overcome Economic Slump
The first export consultation meeting will be held on July 16 at the COEX Magok Square Ballroom (Gangseo-gu, Magok Central Road 143). The focus will be on small and medium-sized enterprises in the beauty and healthcare sectors, with about 35 companies supported for export.
Source: COEX Magok-related article | Date: April 16, 2025 10:22:00 | Read Article
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Expands K-Food+ Export Pathways with Consultation for 45 Countries
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is hosting the K-Food+ export consultation at the aT Center in Yangjae from today until the 17th. The event will bring together 133 buyers from 45 countries and 260 domestic export companies, with a total of 393 companies participating.
Source: aT Center-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:01:00 | Read Article
ESG
Gwangju Food and Drug Administration Conducts Special Hygiene Training for Food and Beverage Safety Management
The Gwangju Food and Drug Administration is conducting special hygiene training for food and beverage safety management in preparation for the 2025 APEC SOM2. This training will take place from May 3 to 16 at the ICC JEJU (International Convention Center Jeju) during the APEC SOM2 event.
Source: ICC JEJU-related article | Date: April 16, 2025 16:30:00 | Read Article
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions)
Mayor Kim Kyung-il Reveals 'Paju-style Energy Transition' at the Global Local Government Climate Summit
The '2025 ICLEI World Local Government Summit' held from April 15 to 16 at Goyang KINTEX was themed 'Science-based Green Transition for All'. The summit focused on climate change response and sustainable urban development, aiming to foster collaboration among local governments.
Source: KINTEX-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:30:00 | Read Article
Daegu Dalseo-gu Wins ‘Best Planning Award’ for 5th Consecutive Year at the ‘Korea Camping Expo’
Photo/Daegu Dalseo-gu. Daegu Dalseo-gu announced on the 17th that it won the 'Best Planning Award' at the '5th Korea Camping Expo' held at EXCO in Daegu from April 11 to 13, marking the 5th consecutive year of winning this honor. The event attracted significant attention...
Source: EXCO-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 08:48:00 | Read Article
Yongin Selected as an Outstanding City in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
Yongin was selected as an outstanding city in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) at the 'World Local Government Climate Summit' held at Goyang KINTEX from April 14 to 16, 2025. This recognition highlights the city's dedication to climate and energy goals.
Source: KINTEX-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:20:00 | Read Article
Suwon City Calls for Volunteers for the ‘2025 Suwon ITS Asia-Pacific Summit’... “Activity Stipends Provided”
Photo provided by Suwon City Hall. Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province, announced on the 17th that it is recruiting volunteers to assist with the '2025 Suwon ITS Asia-Pacific Summit', which will be held at the Suwon Convention Center from April 28 to 30. Selected volunteers will assist with on-site professional support.
Source: Convention-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:36:00 | Read Article
Exhibition Marketing
Japanese MZ Women Say “Beauty Information is on E-commerce”… 8 out of 10 Read ‘Reviews’
eBay Japan conducted a survey with 500 women aged 20-30 in Japan. The survey took place during the *Seoul Indie Beauty Show* held at COEX Magok in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, on March 13. Visitors were seen browsing cosmetics. [Yonhap] According to the survey, Japanese women in their 20s and 30s mostly rely on e-commerce platforms...
Source: COEX Magok-related article | Date: April 16, 2025 11:06:00 | Read Article
Exhibition Infrastructure
[Live News] Songdo Convensia Releases Sustainability Guidelines
Songdo Convensia plans to accelerate the creation of a sustainable MICE ecosystem. The guidelines, developed with input from ESG experts and field practitioners, are expected to serve as a model for implementing ESG practices within the domestic MICE industry.
Source: MICE-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:32:00 | Read Article
Incheon Tourism Organization Distributes 'Sustainability Guidelines' for Songdo Convensia
The Incheon Tourism Organization, which manages Songdo Convensia, announced the distribution of "Sustainability Guidelines" for exhibition and convention organizers to promote ESG management practices. These guidelines aim to spread eco-friendly exhibition and convention culture.
Source: Songdo Convensia-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 08:56:00 | Read Article
Ulsan Facilities Corporation Introduces Car-sharing Service with SOCAR
Photo/Ulsan Facilities Corporation. In preparation for the International Garden Expo, Ulsan Facilities Corporation has introduced a car-sharing service to improve transportation convenience for Ulsan citizens and tourists. “We are committed to providing a sustainable transportation service foundation for the successful hosting of the International Garden Expo,” said a representative.
Source: Expo-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:36:00 | Read Article
Others
Goyang City to Apply for Free Economic Zone Designation, Reflecting Public Opinion
The Songpo and Gaja districts (9.8㎢) plan to focus on smart mobility technologies such as bio-precision medicine, AI, and robotics, while the Janghang and Daehwa districts (7.29㎢) aim to prioritize K-culture and the MICE industry. During the public consultation period, residents shared their views on the establishment of the Goyang Free Economic Zone.
Source: MICE-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:33:00 | Read Article
Wylie Gains Attention with AI Ads 'Nep' and Order/Membership Service 'We Gaji Da'... Garnering Response from Small Businesses
The AI-powered advertising service 'Nep' automatically generates advertising materials and is a platform that enhances online advertising convenience for small businesses (Photo: Wylie). Total communication group Wylie (WYLIE) gained attention at COEX in Seoul from April 10 to 12...
Source: COEX-related article | Date: April 17, 2025 09:20:00 | Read Article
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Updated: April 17, 2025, 10:43 KST