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Sat, December 2, 2023 | 14:48

Saudi Expo win puts Korean firms in line for contracts

Saudi Expo win puts Korean firms in line for contracts

All-out efforts for Busan to host the World Expo 2030 could not bear fruit, but the result made it much easier for Korean companies to join NEOM and other mega-size projects led by Saudi Arabia, according to industry officials, Wednesday.

2023-11-29 16:35

Hyundai Motor chief promotes Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030

Hyundai Motor chief promotes Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun appeals for support for Busan's bid to host the World Expo 2030 to delegates representing member nations of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) during a banquet at a hotel in Paris, Thursday (local time). During the event, which was attended by President Yoon Suk Yeol, Chung said, “Following Korea's advancement...

2023-11-24 20:13

Samsung campaigns for Busan's Expo bid in Europe

Samsung campaigns for Busan's Expo bid in Europe

An LED screen in London displays a Samsung Electronics promotional video promoting Busan’s bid to host the World Expo 2030. Samsung said Friday that it is promoting the Korean city’s bid to host the global event in major European cities such as London and Madrid ahead of the Nov. 28 Bureau International des Expositions vote. Courtesy of Samsung Electronics

2023-11-24 17:15

Top conglomerates continue global efforts for Busan’s World Expo bid

Top conglomerates continue global efforts for Busan’s World Expo bid

Korea’s largest conglomerates and their leaders vowed to continue their international efforts until the final moment, for Busan to be chosen as the host city of the World Expo 2030 by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) members in Paris on Nov. 28 (local time).

2023-11-24 16:50

Yoon meets BIE members individually in push for Busan's Expo bid

Human rights groups urge BIE members to vote against Saudi Arabia for World Expo 2030

Human rights groups urge BIE members to vote against Saudi Arabia for World Expo 2030

A group of 15 human rights organizations are urging member states of the World Expo supervising body to vote against Saudi Arabia in the country’s ongoing bid to host the upcoming fair in 2030, citing its human rights abuses and violations of freedom of speech.

2023-11-23 16:23

Yoon meets BIE members individually in push for Busan's Expo bid

Samsung promotes Busan's Expo bid in London

Samsung promotes Busan's Expo bid in London

Black cab taxis wrapped with promotional messaging read “World Expo 2030 Busan Korea,” in London. Samsung Electrnonics said Wednesday that it will utilize black cabs to promote Busan’s bid to host the World Expo in 2030 until Nov. 28, the day that the host city for the global event will be decided. Courtesy of Samsung Electronics

2023-11-22 15:07

Korea seeks support for World Expo bid in APEC ministerial meeting

Korea seeks support for World Expo bid in APEC ministerial meeting

Korea's foreign minister has sought support for the country's bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the latest diplomatic push, just two weeks ahead of the announcement of a winner.

2023-11-15 16:10

Korea to make final pitch for hosting World Expo 2030

Korea to make final pitch for hosting World Expo 2030

Korea will make a final pitch for the country's bid for hosting the World Expo 2030 in the southeastern city of Busan, two weeks before the crucial vote, with President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo set to travel to Paris in the coming weeks to bolster the campaign.

2023-11-12 10:24

5 foreign firms pledge $940 million in investments in Korea

5 foreign firms pledge $940 million in investments in Korea

BUSAN - Five foreign companies from the U.S., Japan, France, Spain and Thailand have agreed to invest a combined $940 million in Korea’s advanced technology sectors, the industry ministry said Tuesday.

2023-11-07 16:48

Invest KOREA Summit opens to promote Busan's World Expo bid

Invest KOREA Summit opens to promote Busan's World Expo bid

BUSAN - Braving strong winds under a cloudy sky, a cruise ship carrying foreign correspondents in Korea sailed on Monday off the coast of Busan’s North Port, which is the candidate site for the World Expo 2030.

2023-11-06 19:56

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