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Hyundai Motor Group promotes Busan's Expo bid at G20 summit

Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 electric vehicles, wrapped with logos and phrases promoting the Korean port city of Busan's World Expo 2030 bid, are seen at the Qutub Minar tourist spot in New Delhi, India, where the G20 Summit is being held, in this photo provided by the group, Sunday. The automotive group said that it is operating the vehicles on Saturday and Sunday, during the G20 Summit to create an atmosphere of friendliness for Busan's Expo bid among world leaders, tourists and locals. Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group

Sep 10, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Hyundai Motor Group promotes Busan's Expo bid at G20 summit

Korea ramps up final efforts for Busan's World Expo 2030 bid

Busan citizens welcome a delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), who came to Korea to conduct due diligence on Busan, a candidate for hosting the World Expo 2030, at Busan Station, April 4. NewsisBy Baek Byung-yeulThe government is making a final push to make the southern port city of Busan become the host of the World Expo 2030, with around 100 days left until the selection vote on Nov. 28, the industry ministry said Thursday.The government said it will prioritize all of its diplomatic activities until the end of November to ensure that Busan is selected as the host city of the World Expo 2030 and will mobilize every available resource to secure the votes of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) member countries.The BIE, an international organization that governs the World Expo, will choose the host city on Nov. 28, through a vote by 179 member countries, according to the industry ministry.Busan is currently competing with Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Rome, Italy, and the competition is forecast to be fierce as Korea's rivals are also expected to acceler

Aug 17, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Korea ramps up final efforts for Busan's World Expo 2030 bid

Busan hopes to spearhead growth in southern Korea with World Expo 2030 bid

A graphic aerial image of the North Port following its redevelopment shows the port with waterside parks, cultural exhibition pavilions, clusters of business spaces and wharves that can accommodate mega-size cruise ships. Courtesy of Busan Metropolitan CityBy Holly ChikRight in front of the potential venue of the World Expo 2030, the southern Korean port city of Busan is set to start building the world's first floating city later next year on the waters off the North Port. A community of 12,000 local and international residents will live on a flood-proof buoyant platform with “zero waste” systems after its completion expected by 2027.“Korea has the technical capability and engineering talent to make this happen and change the course of history for all coastal cities and island nations facing climatic threats and sea level rise,” Itai Madamombe, the founder and CEO of New York-based “blue tech” firm OCEANIX, told The Korea Times.The new housing model for climate refugees may also welcome visitors and short-stay guests from the World Expo, if the cou

Aug 14, 2023By Holly Chik
Busan hopes to spearhead growth in southern Korea with World Expo 2030 bid

World Expo 2030 sees battling bids from cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, Korea

Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, arrives at the general assembly of the Bureau International des Exposition, Tuesday, June 20, in Paris. AP-YonhapCompetition is heating up for the right to host the 2030 World Expo, a massive event that can generate revenue, jobs and global attention - if everything goes well.Rome, the Saudi capital Riyadh, and South Korea's second-biggest city Busan presented their bids at a key meeting Tuesday of the Paris-based International Bureau of Exhibitions. A vote among member countries is expected in November.Amid criticism in the West of its human rights record, Saudi Arabia seems to be putting on the biggest marketing push.It financed a "Riyadh 2030'' exhibit in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower ― a monument built for the 1889 World's Fair ― and splashed ads on Paris taxis. Its crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is on a weeklong trip to France where he's meeting with top officials.Italy's premier and Korea's president, meanwhile, came to Paris in person to push their bids.The Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa also submitted a bid for 2030 before Ru

Jun 21, 2023
World Expo 2030 sees battling bids from cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, Korea

Rapper Psy makes case for why Busan should host 2030 World Expo

Korean rapper Psy gives a presentation at the 172nd general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris, on June 20. Yonhap Korean rapper Psy, best known for his viral hit "Gangnam Style," reached out to global audiences Tuesday to promote his country's bid to host the 2030 World Expo.In a speech at a general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions, the international body in charge of overseeing the World Expo, Psy made a case for why the southeastern port city of Busan should host the mega-event by drawing on his own experiences at the forefront of K-pop's global popularity and the transformations Korea has undergone over 70 years of rapid development since the Korean War."As a musician, I've experienced that K-pop has the power to unite, transform and transcend boundaries," the rapper said in English, recalling the time he did a flash mob of "Gangnam Style" with 20,000 people near the Eiffel Tower in Paris i

Jun 21, 2023
Rapper Psy makes case for why Busan should host 2030 World Expo

Korea ready for final showdown in bid for World Expo 2030

First lady Kim Keon Hee, left, and President Yoon Suk Yeol pose before boarding Air Force One at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Monday, as they depart for France and Vietnam. The president will deliver a speech in English to support Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030 during the Bureau International des Expositions' General Assembly in Paris, Tuesday. YonhapLast presentation before November vote to finalize Korean appeal to BIEBy Ko Dong-hwanKorea seeks to maximize its opportunity to promote Busan as the host of the World Expo 2030 through the fourth and final presentation at the General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris, slated for Tuesday.Korea is gaining confidence with the mission despite strong competition from Riyadh of Saudi Arabia, before the 170 BIE member countries vote in November to choose the host city. Busan drew compelling comments from the organization's inquiry mission which visited in April and also from participants in various diplomatic and global events so far.The Korean delegation to Paris for the presentation, l

Jun 19, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan
Korea ready for final showdown in bid for World Expo 2030

Businesses team up with gov't to support Busan's World Expo bid

A large billboard supporting Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030 is installed by Samsung Electronics at the Palais Garnier in Paris, Monday, where candidate cities will give presentations to member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) at the BIE General Assembly on Tuesday and Wednesday. Courtesy of Samsung ElectronicsBy Park Jae-hyukKorean companies have ramped up their efforts to support Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030, showing an exemplary model of government-business partnerships for a nationally important event.In particular, the heads of the country's four largest business groups ― Samsung, SK, Hyundai Motor and LG ― participated in promotional activities themselves. This week they are accompanying President Yoon Suk Yeol to Paris to attend the General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) where the fourth round of presentations is to be held.SK Group and Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry Chairman Chey Tae-won, front row sixth from left, poses with members of the Bureau International des Expositions Enquiry Mission and support

Jun 19, 2023By Park Jae-hyuk
Businesses team up with gov't to support Busan's World Expo bid

Rapper Psy to give speech at BIE meeting in Paris to promote Expo bid

In this April 29, 2022 file photo provided by P Nation, Korean singer Psy poses for a photo during a publicity event in Seoul to unveil his ninth full-length studio album titled "Psy 9th." Korea Times fileRapper Psy will give a speech at next week's general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris to promote Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo, a presidential official said Tuesday.The BIE, the international body in charge of overseeing the World Expo, is set to hold the general assembly next Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss the competing bids from Korea, Ukraine, Italy and Saudi Arabia."Psy will be a speaker for the competing nations' presentation" on Tuesday, the official told reporters. "Saudi Arabia's oil money could work as material power, but the power of our K-brand has an appeal that can't be bought with money."President Yoon Suk Yeol will also be present at the BIE gathering in Paris to rally support for Korea's push to bring the Expo to the southeastern port city of Busan. (Yonhap)

Jun 13, 2023
Rapper Psy to give speech at BIE meeting in Paris to promote Expo bid

Foreign language websites for Busan's World Expo bid poorly managed

The English website of the Bid Committee for World Expo 2030 Busan, Korea, left, shows the number of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) members is 170, while the Korean website shows the number is 179. Screenshot from each websiteBid committee slow to publish updates of relevant info, newsBy Park Jae-hyukThe Bid Committee for World Expo 2030 Busan, Korea, was criticized for neglecting the management of its foreign language websites, as President Yoon Suk Yeol heads to Paris next week to attend the fourth round of presentations at a meeting of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) members.Rep. An Byung-gil of the ruling People Power Party, who represents a constituency in the southern port city and serves as an executive secretary of a National Assembly special committee supporting Busan's bid, pointed out, Tuesday, that the committee had not updated its English, French and Spanish websites for the past two months. This was in sharp contrast to its Korean website, which was updated regularly with the latest articles and other promotional videos.Additionally, the b

Jun 13, 2023By Park Jae-hyuk
Foreign language websites for Busan's World Expo bid poorly managed

BLACKPINK-emblazoned Korean Air jet to promote Busan Expo bid

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo applauds at a hangar of Korean Air at Incheon airport, west of Seoul, May 3. YonhapA Korean Air jet emblazoned with an image of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will help promote Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, a presidential official said Thursday.Korea is one of four countries competing to organize the Expo, along with Italy, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia.The Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which was unveiled on Wednesday, will fly around the world starting with a flight from Incheon to Paris on Thursday."By wrapping BLACKPINK around a Paris-bound Korean Air plane, we've now launched an operation by land, sea and air," the official said, describing the campaign as an attempt to raise international awareness by merging K-pop with the Expo bid."We will organize the Expo into a global festival that makes the world dance by fully displaying Koreans' unique culture of fun and spirit of talent," he added. (Yonhap)

May 4, 2023
BLACKPINK-emblazoned Korean Air jet to promote Busan Expo bid
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