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Wed, September 27, 2023 | 12:00

Busan charms BIE Enquiry Mission with advanced tech experiences

Busan charms BIE Enquiry Mission with advanced tech experiences

The eight-member delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) took a guided tour around the North Port in Busan, the proposed venue for World Expo 2030, acquainting themselves with virtual reality (VR) and urban air mobility (UAM), according to sources, Wednesday.

Lee Kyung-min | 2023-04-05 16:58

BIE delegation inspects Busan's main venue for 2030 Expo

Will public enthusiasm boost prospects for Busan's Expo bid?

Will public enthusiasm boost prospects for Busan's Expo bid?

Political leaders around the world would want to host a major international event such as a World Expo in their countries as part of their career portfolio. But the question is, would their people want it, too? Citizens of Busan have answered that question with demonstrable passion. Their city's bid to host the 2030 event is on the lips of many.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-04-05 16:34

Busan's tourist attractions highlight historic legacy

Busan's tourist attractions highlight historic legacy

Korea's southeastern port city of Busan is in a race against Riyadh, Odesa and Rome to win the bid to host the World Expo 2030. However, Busan is more than just a candidate city for the global exhibition, offering several tourist attractions that bring messages of peace and sustainable life with nature and also carry on the region's historical legacy.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-04-05 16:09

A glimpse into Busan's thriving cultural scene: How appealing is it for World Expo 2030?

Busan activates WAVE platform for World Expo 2030 bid

Busan activates WAVE platform for World Expo 2030 bid

The nation's southeastern port city of Busan has pledged to raise global awareness of WAVE - a collective intelligence platform - in an aggressive bid to host the World Expo 2030. WAVE was established by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), with a view to helping resolve challenges facing humanity - such as climate change and education.

Lee Min-hyung | 2023-04-05 15:54

BIE delegation inspects Busan's main venue for 2030 Expo

Cultural icons support Busan's bid for World Expo 2030

Cultural icons support Busan's bid for World Expo 2030

Korea has tapped some of the most celebrated cultural icons as official ambassadors for Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030, presenting the country's second-largest city to global fans of Korean culture.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-04-05 10:26

A glimpse into Busan's thriving cultural scene: How appealing is it for World Expo 2030?

A glimpse into Busan's thriving cultural scene: How appealing is it for World Expo 2030?

A glimpse into Busan's thriving cultural scene: How appealing is it for World Expo 2030?

A great deal of excitement is being felt across the country at the prospect of Busan hosting the World Expo 2030. The World Expo offers an opportunity for countries and organizations to promote themselves on a global stage. It also provides a platform for people to come together, exchange ideas and share innovations, as well as a chance to showcase the culture and heritage of...

Lee Min-young | 2023-04-05 10:25

BIE delegates arrive in Busan for three-day inspection

BIE delegates arrive in Busan for three-day inspection

BUSAN - An inspection team from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) arrived in Busan, Tuesday, to assess the southern port city's ability to host World Expo 2030. The BIE Enquiry Mission kicked off its three-day survey of the city that faces stiff competition from Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Italy's Rome and Ukraine's Odesa to host the Expo.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-04-04 18:19

Korea to charm BIE mission with 4 presentations

PHOTOSBusan welcomes BIE inspection team

Samsung, Hyundai Motor, LG go all out to promote Busan's Expo bid

Samsung, Hyundai Motor, LG go all out to promote Busan's Expo bid

Samsung, Hyundai Motor and LG are accelerating their campaigns to promote Korea's bid to host the World Expo 2030 in Busan, according to market watchers, Tuesday. The internationally recognized leading Korean conglomerates said large banners and digital signs will be installed on the exteriors of buildings in commercial districts and crowded areas for maximum exposure.

Lee Kyung-min | 2023-04-04 17:21

Busan citizens unite to welcome BIE mission's arrival in city

Dynamic harbor city Busan, where future, past meet

Dynamic harbor city Busan, where future, past meet

Korea's southeastern port city of Busan is representative of the country's dynamic rise from a war-torn nation to helping it on its journey of becoming the 10th-largest economy in the world today, as reflected in the city's proposed theme for the World Expo 2030 - Transforming Our World, Navigating Toward a Better Future.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-04-04 09:30

Busan to hold large-scale fireworks event for Expo bid

Busan to hold large-scale fireworks event for Expo bid

A large-scale maritime fireworks display will take place over Gwangalli Beach in Busan, April 6, as part of the city's efforts to promote its bid to host the World Expo 2030 during the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) due diligence team's visit to the southeastern port city, according to city officials, Monday. Busan is set to attract 1 million people to the firewor...

Kim Hyun-bin | 2023-04-03 17:09

Public-private 'One Team' strategy key to Busan's Expo campaign

Busan Expo to offer convenient traffic, comfortable accommodation

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