Exhibition Industry News – April 18, 2025
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Latest Exhibition Industry News (April 18, 2025)
Today’s (April 18, 2025) exhibition industry news highlights a variety of fairs and exhibitions taking place across the country. The Goyang International Flower Exhibition will be held at Ilsan Lake Park from April 25 to May 11, and the International Green Energy Expo is taking place at EXCO in Daegu. In Busan, preparations are underway for the International Boat Show and the K-Pet Fair, while COEX has launched the first overseas edition of the “K-Baby Fair” in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is supporting the entry of 156 small and micro enterprises into the U.S. market, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is hosting a “K-Food Plus” export consultation fair at the aT Center. The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization is promoting MICE attraction efforts in Singapore, and Sinan County’s community-participation-based renewable energy policy received global attention at the Local Governments for Sustainability World Congress.
Exhibition Events
Chungcheongbuk-do Signs Agreement to Co-Host ‘Osong Bio’ Event in the U.S.
‘Osong Bio’ is an international bio symposium and investment briefing event scheduled to take place at Osco in Cheongju for three days starting October 22. The three organizations will cooperate on jointly hosting the event and strengthening the competitiveness of the bio industry...
Source: Osco Cheongju article | Date: 2025-04-17 11:03:00 | Read Article
Busan to Host the 2025 Busan International Boat Show at BEXCO and Suyeong River
The 2025 Busan International Boat Show will be held over three days at BEXCO and along the Suyeong River. The event is co-hosted by the city and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and co-organized by the Korea Marine Leisure Network, BEXCO, and the Korea Marine Equipment Industry Association...
Source: BEXCO-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:16:00 | Read Article
Korea Exhibition Co. to Host Overseas Study & Immigration Investment Fair at BEXCO
Korea Exhibition Co. announced it will hold the “2025 Overseas Study Fair” and the “Immigration Investment Fair” at Hall 4E on the 1st floor of BEXCO’s 2nd Exhibition Hall from April 18 to 19. The fair, which began in 1992, continues its long-running history...
Source: Korea Exhibition article | Date: 2025-04-17 15:30:00 | Read Article
Gumi City Hosts Investment Briefing at Korea Electronics Manufacturing Industry Exhibition
Reporter Lee Hyun-jong, NewDaily — From April 16 to 18, Gumi City of North Gyeongsang Province held an investment briefing for about 30 asset management professionals at the 2025 Korea Electronics Manufacturing Industry Exhibition at COEX in Seoul. The briefing highlighted Gumi’s investment environment...
Source: Industry Exhibition article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:22:00 | Read Article
Solar Industry Association Co-Hosts 2025 Green Energy Expo
The Solar Industry Association is co-hosting the “Green Energy Expo 2025” at EXCO in Daegu, showcasing major association activities as well as new products and technologies from member companies. The expo is organized by the city of Daegu and the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do...
Source: EXCO article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:10:00 | Read Article
2025 Daegu Wedding Fair to Be Held April 19–20 at EXCO
The 2025 Daegu Wedding Fair will take place from April 19 to 20 on the 5th floor of the west wing at EXCO in Daegu. Hosted by Goguma Wedding, the event offers a wealth of information and benefits for engaged couples and leads the regional wedding market...
Source: EXCO article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:00:00 | Read Article
COEX Hosts ‘International Baby & Kids Fair’ in Da Nang, Vietnam
COEX and World Exhibition jointly opened the “2025 Da Nang International Baby & Kids Fair,” a three-day event held at the Da Nang International Exhibition & Convention Center starting April 18. This marks the first K-Baby Fair to be held in central Vietnam...
Source: World Exhibition article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:55:00 | Read Article
Corporate Participation
PV Industry Association Introduces New Products from Member Companies at Green Energy Expo
The Korea Photovoltaic Industry Association (Chairman Park Jong-hwan) will introduce new products from its member companies at the International Green Energy Expo, held from April 23 to 25 at EXCO in Daegu... The event is hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and organized by EXCO, the PV Industry Association, the Renewable Energy Association, and the Wind Power Industry Association...
Source: EXCO-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:20:00 | View Article
AhnLab Showcases IT/OT Security Solutions at Taiwan Cybersecurity Forum
The event, Taiwan's largest cybersecurity forum, attracted over 10,000 attendees. AhnLab co-hosted an exhibition booth with its local partner, T-Tech System Corporation. The company introduced ▲Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) integrating IT and OT...
Source: Exhibition booth-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:26:00 | View Article
Kyowon Group’s Kinock to Join ‘2025 K-Pet Fair Busan’ - SmartFN
Kyowon Group announced on the 18th that its pet-friendly hotel brand Kinock will participate in the pet industry expo ‘2025 K-Pet Fair Busan’ to be held at BEXCO from April 25 to 27. The event is organized by the Korea Pet Food Association...
Source: Fair-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:30:00 | View Article
LX Hausys to Join 'Seoul Kyunghyang Housing Fair,' a Key Interior Expo in the Capital
“With increasing demand in the spring season, we will aggressively promote popular products such as Viewframe windows and offer discount benefits to attract new customers,” the company stated. The fair is organized by Messe Esang, Korea’s top exhibition convention firm...
Source: Messe Esang-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:50:00 | View Article
Twentyone to Present ‘G.P Cartridge’ Enhancing Construction Efficiency at Seoul Kyunghyang Housing Fair
The ‘2025 Seoul Kyunghyang Housing Fair’ is hosted by Korea’s leading exhibition company Messe Esang. While the regular admission is 10,000 KRW, early registration by April 23 (Wednesday) grants free entry. For details, visit the fair’s official website...
Source: Messe Esang-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:38:00 | View Article
[Dental News] Smile Foundation Hosts ‘Sharing Love Bazaar’
Meanwhile, Smile Foundation’s ‘Sharing Love Bazaar’ will also be held at the SIDEX 2025 venue from May 30 to June 1 at COEX, and will continue throughout the year through the Foundation. Additionally, the foundation will have a booth at the event...
Source: COEX-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:34:00 | View Article
Spoonholic to Exhibit at ‘Korea Coffee & Dessert Fair’ Held on the 25th at Suwon Messe
The fair is co-hosted by domestic exhibition organizer Messe Esang and Suwon Messe near Suwon Station, with partners including the Coffee Critics Association and Jeong Ji-young Coffee Roasters. Spoonholic is a HACCP-certified chocolate specialist founded in 2009...
Source: Exhibition organizer-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:00:00 | View Article
Spring on a Small Wall: 'Millboard Vertical Garden'
Recently showcased at 'Korea Build' held at KINTEX and 'Kyunghyang Housing Fair' at Gwangju Kimdaejung Convention Center through KD Woodtech’s booth, the Millboard vertical garden goes beyond simple decoration or landscaping—it's an art installation...
Source: Kimdaejung Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:00:00 | View Article
[Tax & Finance News] Ministry of SMEs and Startups Supports 156 Companies at Korean Business Conference
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups selected 156 small and micro-enterprises with global competitiveness in beauty, food, and medical devices to support their product promotion, exhibitions, and corporate booths. Minister Oh Young-joo attended the event with key domestic figures including Overseas Koreans Agency head Lee Sang-deok...
Source: Ministry-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 08:44:00 | View Article
ESTsoft Showcases AI Human ‘PERSO.ai’ in Japan
ESTsoft announced on the 18th that it showcased its AI human technology 'PERSO.ai' at the ‘2025 Korea ICT Expo in Japan,’ hosted by KOTRA. The event was held for two days starting April 14 in Tokyo, Japan...
Source: KOTRA-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:10:00 | View Article
Kiva Studio to Exhibit at 'Korea Coffee & Dessert Fair' on the 25th
Kiva Studio will participate in the ‘2025 Korea Coffee & Dessert Fair Season 1,’ held at Suwon Messe from April 25 (Friday) to 27 (Sunday). The event, themed around 'Home Café,' will showcase the latest coffee trends and diverse desserts...
Source: Suwon Messe-related article | Date: 2025-04-17 14:28:00 | View Article
Industry Trends
Trump Says “Spending on Shipbuilding”… Will Korea’s Dominance in Shipbuilding Get a Boost? [Military Column by Park Soo-chan]
◆Rise of Korean Shipbuilding Amid U.S. Rebuilding Efforts According to KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), there was a time when American shipbuilding... KOTRA data suggests that shipyards and related supply chains in the U.S. support over 390,000 jobs. In the shipbuilding industry...
Source: KOTRA-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:53:00 | View Article
KICOX Signs Four-Way MOU with Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement and Others
Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (KICOX) signed a four-way memorandum of understanding with the Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement, Korea Association of Robot Industry, and Korea Industrial Complex Managers’ Association to establish a support system for autonomous manufacturing in industrial complexes. The agreement was signed on April 15...
Source: Korea Association of Robot Industry-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:30:00 | View Article
Exploring the Festival of Science and Technology that Awakens Curiosity
After visiting the Curiosity Lab and receiving generous gifts, I crossed the Expo Bridge and headed toward Exhibition Hall 2 of the Daejeon Convention Center. Around the symbolic Hanbit Tower of Expo Science Park, the Water Light Plaza had been transformed into a Science Picnic Zone...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:24:00 | View Article
How Daejeon Technology Globalizes Baekje Heritage
I recreated Jeongnimsa Temple Site in Buyeo in high resolution and transformed it into digital content for the “2024 National Heritage Digital Fair.” At this fair, I received the Grand Prize— the Director General’s Award from the National Heritage Administration— for the virtual restoration of Jeongnimsa Temple Site...
Source: Fair-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:42:00 | View Article
Government/Local Policy Support
SMEs Ministry Supports 156 Korean Beauty and Food SMEs in Entering U.S. Market
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups selected 156 small and medium-sized enterprises with global competitiveness in the beauty, food, and medical device sectors, providing support for product promotion, exhibitions, and promotional booths. Minister Oh Young-joo attended the opening of the exhibition on the 17th, where...
Source: SMEs Ministry-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:04:00 | View Article
Gyeongbuk Province Applies for Designation as Specialized Distributed Energy Zone
On April 18, Gyeongbuk Province announced that it had applied to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on the 15th to be designated as a specialized zone for distributed energy. The province aims to boost new energy industries and attract power demand by applying under two of the three types proposed by the ministry...
Source: MOTIE-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:39:00 | View Article
Gyeonggi Assemblyman Myung Jae-sung: “Climate Tech Industry is a Necessity, Not a Choice”
Assemblyman Myung visited the exhibition booth of DeepPlant, a climate tech startup based in Goyang City, where he met CEO Kim Cheol-beom and expressed strong interest in the company’s core technologies and vision. DeepPlant specializes in AI-based meat analysis technology...
Source: Exhibition booth-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:36:00 | View Article
“Effective Export Support Needed”…KOSME Incheon Branch Listens to Export Companies
Attendees at the meeting included Mo Hye-ran, head of the Incheon Regional Office of KOSME, 16 member companies from the Global Futures Club Incheon Chapter, and representatives from the Korea International Trade Association and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation’s Incheon branches. The discussion focused on trade risks faced by companies...
Source: KITA-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:36:00 | View Article
Overseas Expansion
[Feature] K-Craft Beer Targets Global Market with Quality and Flavor! Korean Companies Leading the Revitalization of Domestic Craft Beer
GMG Co., Ltd. (CEO Haejung Lee), the organizer of KIBEX, has been hosting the Korea Int'l Beer Expo (KIBEX) for seven consecutive years, revitalizing Korea's craft beer industry. Notably, the event features beer from around the world...
Source: GMG-related article | Date: 2025-04-17 17:20:00 | View Article
[Youth Daily] KITA Launches U.S. Outreach with Six Industry Associations Including Semiconductors and Batteries
Under Section 232 of the U.S. Trade Expansion Act, Korean steel and automobile industries face 25% tariffs, while semiconductors and critical minerals are under investigation. The Korea Iron & Steel Association, Korea Semiconductor Industry Association, Korea Automobile Mobility Association, and Korea Battery Industry Association aim to protect Korean companies in the U.S. market...
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association-related article | Date: 2025-04-17 20:16:00 | View Article
Expanding Global Sales Channels… K-Food+ Export Consultation Held
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs held the ‘2025 First Half K-Food+ Buyer Invitation Export Consultation (BKF+)’ on April 16–17 at the aT Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The event featured consultations on agri-food (fresh and processed) and agri-industry (smart farming, agricultural machinery, animal sectors)...
Source: aT Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 05:01:00 | View Article
Gyeonggi Tourism Organization Boosts High-Value MICE Attraction from Overseas
The organization conducted promotional marketing activities to attract MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events. The newly established exhibition last year featured 150 booths from global institutions and drew over 10,000 MICE industry professionals for scheduled 1:1 business consultations...
Source: MICE-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:36:00 | View Article
AGCC Selected as Final Organizer for 'K-Scouter' Program by SMEs Ministry and Startup Promotion Agency
Ten selected overseas startups (including reverse-flip companies) will be offered a “Korea Settlement Fast Track,” which includes company registration, visa issuance, and incubator space. These startups will also connect with AGCC’s monthly networking platform, LinkXAlliance, and DemoDay opportunities...
Source: SMEs Ministry-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:32:00 | View Article
Gyeonggi Tourism Organization Targets Overseas MICE Market… 168 Consultations at Singapore Expo
According to the organization, it participated in the '2025 The Meetings Show Asia Pacific' held at Marina Bay Sands Expo in Singapore from April 16 to 17. The goal was to attract high-value overseas MICE events through 168 business meetings...
Source: MICE-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:33:00 | View Article
ESG
Haenggung-dong Regional Tourism Organization Holds Meeting with Korea Coffee & Dessert Fair to Revitalize Local Alley Business
Messeesang Co., Ltd., co-organizer of the Korea Coffee & Dessert Fair, is the only publicly listed exhibition organizer in Korea and hosts over 90 exhibitions annually. Suwon Messe, another key player, operates the largest exhibition venue in southern Gyeonggi Province...
Source: Exhibition Organizer-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:06:00 | View Article
“Renewable Energy Shared with Residents” — Shinan County’s Policy Gains Global Recognition at Climate Conference
Shinan County participated in the ‘2025 World Congress of Local Governments on Climate’ held at KINTEX, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province from April 14 to 16. Its “resident-participatory renewable energy policy” was highlighted as a global best practice by representatives of local governments worldwide...
Source: KINTEX-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:34:00 | View Article
Korea and Taiwan Textile & Fashion Industries Share Future Strategies
The Korea Federation of Textile Industries (Chairman: Choi Byung-oh) and the Taiwan Textile Federation (Chairman: Kuo Shaw Yi) held the 19th Korea–Taiwan Textile Industry Annual Meeting from April 15 to 18 at the Wen Wun Sun Moon Lake Hotel in Nantou, Taiwan...
Source: Korea Federation of Textile Industries-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:50:00 | View Article
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Korea–Taiwan Textile & Fashion Industry Shares Future Strategy
The Korea Federation of Textile Industries (Chairman Choi Byung-oh) and Taiwan Textile Federation (Chairman Kuo Shaw Yi) held the 19th Korea–Taiwan Textile Industry Annual Meeting from April 15 to 18 at the Wen Wun Sun Moon Lake Hotel in Nantou, Taiwan. This event served as a strategic platform for future cooperation...
Source: Korea Federation of Textile Industries-related article | Date: 2025-04-17 23:08:00 | View Article
Shinan County's Renewable Energy Policy Draws Global Attention at Local Government Conference
The “resident-participatory renewable energy policy” of Shinan County in South Jeolla Province was spotlighted as a global model during the ‘2025 World Congress of Local Governments on Climate,’ held for three days starting April 14 at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province...
Source: KINTEX-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:33:00 | View Article
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions)
Incheon to Host the 2026 World Korean Business Convention… Over 3,000 Participants from 64 Countries
The convention is scheduled to be held for three days in either April or October 2026 at Songdo Convensia. The final dates will be confirmed through consultation with the Overseas Koreans Agency. Major venues and nearby hotel rooms have already been pre-booked. Incheon City is preparing to host...
Source: Songdo Convensia-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:40:00 | View Article
Seminar on Global Chemical Regulations to Be Held
Kyungyon Exhibition Corp. (CEO Kim Young-soo) and REACH24H Korea Co., Ltd. (CEO Son Sung-min) will co-host a "Domestic and Global Chemical Regulation Compliance Workshop." The event will be held on Wednesday, April 23, at Seminar Room J in Hall 5, KINTEX Exhibition Center 1...
Source: Kyungyon Exhibition-related article | Date: 2025-04-17 17:44:00 | View Article
National Tourism Monitoring Group Launched with Citizen Participation — Starting in Gyeongju, Host of the APEC Summit
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) held a launching ceremony for the “Tourism Service Nuri Monitoring Group” on April 17 at the HICO (Hwabaek Convention Center) in Gyeongju. This initiative supports the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit by enhancing tourism service quality starting from Gyeongju this year...
Source: Convention-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:40:00 | View Article
Exhibition Organizers
"Fragrant Flowers on Your Commute"… Seoul Metropolitan Subway Hosts Flower Distribution Event at Gwanghwamun Station
On the morning of April 17th, Seoul Metropolitan Subway and the Goyang International Flower Foundation jointly organized a flower distribution event at Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5, welcoming the spring season. Additionally, the 2025 Goyang International Flower Exhibition will be held at Ilsan Lake Park from April 25th to May 11th...
Source: Exhibition-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:42:00 | View Article
Exhibition Marketing
K-Fabric Draws Strong Interest from Local Buyers at the '2025 SaigonTex' Vietnam Textile Exhibition
The Korea Textile Industry Association (President Choi Byung-o) participated in the '2025 SaigonTex' held at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from April 9th to 12th. The event attracted significant attention from local buyers towards K-Fabric...
Source: Korea Textile Industry Association-related article | Date: 2025-04-17 23:08:00 | View Article
Exhibition Infrastructure
Pohang City Accelerates the Development of the Costa Valley Tourism and Recreation District... Focuses on Attracting Large-Scale Private Investment
Mayor Lee Kang-deok stated, "The construction of the Pohang International Exhibition and Convention Center (POEX), scheduled to be completed in 2026, is central to the development of a tourist belt connecting Yeongildae, Songdo, Homigot, and other areas." He emphasized the urgency of building a tourism hub in Pohang to establish it as a mega tourism hub on the East Coast of Korea...
Source: Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 10:28:00 | View Article
COEX's 'K-Baby Fair' Makes Its Debut in Da Nang
COEX (CEO Jo Sang-hyun), in collaboration with World Expo (CEO Jo Min-je), will hold the '2025 Da Nang International Baby & Kids Fair' from April 18th to 20th (local time) at the Da Nang International Exhibition and Convention Center...
Source: World Expo-related article | Date: 2025-04-18 09:21:00 | View Article
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Last Updated: April 18, 2025, 11:21 KST