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Exhibition Industry News – May 8, 2025

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Exhibition Industry News Update (May 8, 2025)

Today (May 8, 2025), the exhibition industry is bustling with news of domestic and international trade shows and expos. Korean companies such as KCC, LG Energy Solution, and Samsung SDI are actively participating in overseas exhibitions like PCIM Europe in Nuremberg, Germany, and InterBattery Europe, aiming to expand their global presence. Domestically, a wide range of exhibitions across various industries are taking place, including BIO KOREA, AI EXPO KOREA, and the International Electric Power Exhibition. Meanwhile, local governments are focusing on revitalizing regional economies by nurturing the MICE industry. Additionally, the government and public institutions are implementing various policies to support SMEs in building smart factories and expanding into overseas markets.

Exhibition Openings

Marine Leisure and Tourism Industry Gathers for the First Time

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is hosting the "2025 Marine Leisure and Tourism Expo" from May 7 to 10 at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention Center (SETEC) in celebration of the enactment of the Marine Leisure Tourism Promotion Act.

Specialized Ceramic Fair G-Ceramic Previewed at THE MAISON

Korea’s only specialized ceramics exhibition, G-Ceramic Fair, showcasing the latest ceramic trends, will be previewed at the interior exhibition “THE MAISON.” The Korea Ceramic Foundation will participate from May 8 to 11.

AI EXPO KOREA 2025: A Complete Look into AI Technology and Industry

Marking its 8th edition since its inception in 2018, the “AI EXPO KOREA 2025” aims to foster Korea’s AI ecosystem and promote AI industry growth. It is jointly hosted by the Korea Artificial Intelligence Association, Seoul Messe, and AI Times.

KOA'MEX Goes Digital—Meet KOA'D'MEX in Daegu

KOA’DMEX, Korea's international advanced digital medical device and healthcare industry exhibition, will be held for three days starting June 20. The exhibition aims to position Daegu as Korea’s hub for medical industry innovation.

KOA'MEX Rebrands to KOA'D'MEX with Digital Innovation

KOA'MEX, symbolizing Digital, Diagnosis, and Daegu with its new 'D', rebrands as KOA'D'MEX. This year’s exhibition will be digitally enhanced and is hosted by the Korea Medical Hub (K-MEDI HUB).

2nd Jeonbuk Youth Expo to Foster Initiative and Creativity

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province will hold the 2nd Jeonbuk Youth Expo at the Saemangeum Convention Center in Gunsan on May 15–16. The event is co-organized by the province, the provincial office of education, and Gunsan City.

Final Briefing of GSAT 2025 Global Startup Festival Held

Promotional towers and media advertising (newspapers, radio, lighting) have been used to promote GSAT 2025 in key locations in Changwon. The event will be held at the Changwon Convention Center on May 28–29.

2025 Gyeonggi Children’s Expo Opens at Suwon Convention Center

The “2025 Gyeonggi Children’s Expo” will be held from May 9 to 11 at the Suwon Convention Center. It is the first such event in Gyeonggi, following Seoul and Busan, combining play and learning for children.

KOA’MEX Transforms into KOA'D'MEX, Opening June 20

Hosted by the Korea Medical Hub (K-MEDI HUB), KOA'MEX transforms into KOA’D’MEX—Korea’s international advanced digital medical device and healthcare exhibition—incorporating Digital, Diagnosis, and Daegu as its new identity.

G-Ceramic Fair Special Pavilion Opens at COEX—Latest Trends Revealed

The G-Ceramic Fair special pavilion will be held in two parts: first at COEX in May as part of THE MAISON, and then at the Busan Home Table Deco Fair at BEXCO in June. The second event runs June 26–29.

Daegu Franchise Startup Expo Kicks Off for Three Days

The Daegu Franchise Startup Expo runs for three days starting May 8 at EXCO. 85 franchise companies across food service, retail, and service sectors will participate, offering consulting and business opportunities.

AI Robots and Smart Factories—BUTECH 2025 Opens at Record Scale

BUTECH 2025, the 12th Busan International Machinery Fair, opens at the largest scale in its history with 536 companies from 31 countries. It features 1,845 booths under the theme “Smart Manufacturing, Dreams of Future Innovation.”

All That Travel 2025 Opens at COEX—Prize Drawings Worth 100 Million KRW

The travel expo “All That Travel 2025” opens at COEX, offering MICE and travel tech conferences and promoting collaboration. Topics include regional tourism, tech, DMO, monetization, and more.

BUTECH 2025 Opens at Largest Scale—536 Companies from 31 Countries

Jointly hosted by Busan City, Busan Machinery Cooperative, and the Busan-Gyeongnam Mold Cooperative, and organized by Korea Industrial Marketing Institute and KOTRA. BUTECH 2025 sees record participation from 536 companies across 31 nations.

Corporate Participation

Fisheries and Fishing Villages Agency Participates in 'Marine Leisure Tourism Expo · All That Travel'

From May 7 to 10, the '2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo' will be held at SETEC, Seoul, under the theme of leisure tourism with the sea. The agency will introduce fishing village experience and resort programs, offering gourmet...

STA Testing Consulting to Showcase Accredited AI & Machine Learning Testing Services at AI EXPO KOREA 2025

STA Testing Consulting (CEO Kwon Won-il) will participate in 'AI EXPO KOREA 2025' held at COEX, Seoul from May 14 (Wed) to 16 (Fri) to promote its credible AI and ML test certification capabilities...

Superb AI to Exhibit for Fifth Consecutive Year at AI EXPO KOREA 2025, Highlighting Vision AI Surveillance Solutions

Superb AI, a leading all-in-one Vision AI solution provider, will join 'AI EXPO KOREA 2025' at COEX, Seoul from May 15 to 17, showcasing its advanced surveillance solutions under the name 'Superb Vision Management'...

EDEN T&S to Introduce ‘Worktro’ AI Automation Platform at AI EXPO KOREA 2025

EDEN T&S (CEO Kim Yeon-gi) announced its participation in 'AI EXPO KOREA 2025' at COEX, Seoul from May 14 to 16. The company will present its intelligent automation platform ‘Worktro’ aiming to expand in global markets...

Hecto Healthcare Opens Pop-up Store at Hyundai Department Store Trade Center Branch

Along with the Hyundai Department Store pop-up store, Hecto Healthcare will also participate in the upcoming Baby Fair at KINTEX from May 8 to 11, offering direct brand experiences and customer interaction opportunities...

ITE to Introduce Intelligent Electrical Safety Solutions at EPTK 2025

ITE Co., Ltd (CEO Kim In-tae) will join the '2025 International Electric Power Tech Korea (EPTK 2025)' from May 14 to 16, showcasing solutions aimed at preventing electric shocks, fires, and fatalities...

LG Energy Solution to Participate in ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’

LG Energy Solution will exhibit at ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ held at Messe Munich, Germany, from May 7 to 9 (local time), under the theme "Empower..."

Korea Racing Authority to Host Equine Industry Zone at ‘2025 Gyeonggi Children’s Expo’

From May 9 to 11, the Korea Racing Authority will operate an Equine Industry Zone at the ‘2025 Gyeonggi Children’s Expo’ at Suwon Convention Center, offering pony experience zones and educational programs on horse culture...

KCIS to Exhibit at KOBA 2025 with Largest-Ever LED Display Booth

KCIS, a specialized LED display company, announced its participation in the 33rd KOBA (International Broadcast, Media, Sound and Lighting Show) from May 20 to 23 at COEX, Seoul with its largest-ever 180㎡ exhibition space...

Neowiz to Participate in 'PlayX4 2025' with Booths for BrownDust 2 and Indie Games

Neowiz announced its participation in the game exhibition '2025 PlayX4' to be held at KINTEX, Ilsan from May 22 to 25, with dedicated booths for ‘BrownDust 2’ and an indie game pavilion featuring 50 titles...

Neowiz to Showcase BrownDust 2 and 4 Indie Titles at '2025 PlayX4'

Neowiz (Co-CEOs Kim Seung-chul and Bae Tae-geun) will participate in the capital region’s largest game exhibition, '2025 PlayX4', at KINTEX, Ilsan from May 22 to 25, featuring game previews and demos...

RED to Present Power Testing and Energy Conversion Technologies by ActionPower at EPTK 2025

RED Co., Ltd (CEO Choi Ik-jun) announced its participation in '2025 International Electric Power Tech Korea (EPTK 2025)' from May 14 to 16, featuring technologies from Xi'an ActionPower...

GAON to Feature Flame-Resistant Apparel and Safety Gear at EPTK 2025

GAON INC. (CEO Kang Hae-gu) will participate in '2025 International Electric Power Tech Korea' from May 14 to 16, introducing flame-resistant suits and protective equipment for electrical workers in partnership with KEPCO...

Pharos iBio to Present Drug Development Achievements at BIO KOREA 2025

Pharos iBio (388870), an AI-based new drug development company, is participating in 'BIO KOREA 2025' held at COEX, Seoul until May 9, to share its innovative progress and competitive edge...

PayUp Inc. to Participate in Asia’s Largest Finance Expo ‘2025 Seoul Money Show’

PayUp Inc. (CEO Moon Byung-rae), a leading app payment service provider, will join the ‘2025 Seoul Money Show’ at COEX, Seoul from May 8 to 10. PayUp is a regular member of the Korea Fintech Industry Association with over 500 members...

Samsung SDI at ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ [Photo]

At ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ held from May 7 to 9 at Messe Munich, hosted by COEX, Korea Battery Industry Association, and KOTRA, Samsung SDI’s booth attracted local visitors’ attention...

LG Energy Solution at ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ [Photo]

COEX (President Cho Sang-hyun), Korea Battery Industry Association (Chairman Kim Dong-myung), and KOTRA (President Kang Kyung-sung) opened ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ at Messe Munich, Germany from May 7 to 9, drawing local attention...

Industry Trends

InterBattery Europe 2025 [Photo]

COEX (CEO Sang-Hyun Cho), the Korea Battery Industry Association (Chairman Dong-Myung Kim), and KOTRA (CEO Kyung-Sung Kang) are holding the ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ exhibition at the Munich Exhibition Convention Center in Germany from the 7th to the 9th (local time), a key global battery battleground...

[BIO KOREA 2025] Beyond Major Countries to the Middle East: Expanding Opportunities for 'K-Bio'

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, 'BIO KOREA 2025' shows not only quantitative growth but also diversity. Participation from global big pharma is a given, and this year, state-led investment institutions such as Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment are also joining...

Climate Crisis in Korea... Tropical Nights Quadrupled in 50 Years

According to the Korea Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association, Korea ranked 4th globally in the production of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment as of 2022. Greenhouse gas emissions from refrigeration and cooling rose dramatically from 1.4 million tons in 1997 to 29.2 million tons in 2022. Natural disasters...

"Trump-Induced Automotive Crisis Requires Focused Government Support"

According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), 1,432,713 cars, or 34.7% of all vehicles produced in Korea last year, were exported to the U.S. IBK Economic Research Institute warns that if the U.S. imposes a 25% tariff on the auto industry, Korea’s auto exports to the U.S. could...

Ministry of Industry: “U.S. Semiconductor & Equipment Import Restrictions Will Negatively Impact Investment Plans”

Through a written statement, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy emphasized trade balance in the semiconductor and equipment sectors between Korea and the U.S. In response, the ministry is sharing updates from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Section 232 investigation through public-private joint task force meetings...

[BIO KOREA 2025] Standigm’s Solution to IPO Challenges Lies in 'Partnerships and Platforms'

Standigm, participating in BIO KOREA 2025, presented its AI platform services as a strategic solution. The company announced its pursuit of long-term partnerships with pharmaceutical companies. ◇ Focus on commercialization hurdles, pipeline assets in spotlight...

Government / Local Government Support Policies

KTL Provides Full Support for Export of Domestic Medical Device Companies

Meanwhile, KTL is scheduled to participate in the '2025 Reha·Homecare·Welfare Exhibition (Reha·Homecare 2025)' on the 29th, where it will operate a joint pavilion. The pavilion will be jointly operated with 13 domestic medical device and bio manufacturing companies. KTL aims to...

Daejeon City Rises as a Startup Maker Hub in Central Korea

Daejeon City has been selected for the second consecutive year for the ‘2025 Collaborative Makerspace Support Project’ organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, securing 600 million KRW in national funding. Based on this, Daejeon plans to further develop its ICT-based manufacturing startup ecosystem and the local...

KBIZ and POSCO to Support Smart Factories for SMEs

Since 2019, KBIZ, in collaboration with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and POSCO, has supported the establishment of smart factories for over 460 companies over six years, laying the groundwork for innovation in SME manufacturing. This year, the support will align with the government's policy direction for qualitative advancement in digital manufacturing innovation...

Overseas Expansion

KCC Showcases Total Power Semiconductor Solution at 'PCIM Europe 2025' in Germany

Visitors are seen exploring KCC’s booth at 'PCIM Europe 2025' in Nuremberg, Germany, the world's largest power electronics exhibition [Photo=KCC]. KCC unveiled its total power semiconductor solutions at this major global event...

Promoting Korean SMEs in Paris—Lotte Hosts Korea Brand Expo

The Korea Brand Expo is a program co-hosted by Lotte, KOTRA, and the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership to support the overseas expansion of outstanding Korean SMEs. It includes local exhibitions and export-import business consultations abroad. Notably...

LG Energy Solution Pushes into Europe with ‘ESS Leadership’

On the 6th, LG Energy Solution announced its participation in ‘InterBattery Europe 2025,’ held in Munich, Germany, from the 7th (local time) for three days. At this exhibition, LG will present differentiated ESS solutions, including new products tailored for the European market...

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions)

APEC Human Resources Development Working Meeting Held

The APEC Jeju meeting is ongoing for a 14-day schedule, with the Human Resources Development Working Meeting held at the Jeju International Convention Center. This meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Ministers of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Employment and Labor, with experts from 21 member countries...

Unbeatable Discounts and Prizes... Welcome to 'Travel Paradise'

For three days, the conference halls (A·B) at the exhibition center will host seven workshops, forums, and seminars on topics such as local extinction response, regional tourism, hospitality, activation of local MICE, and entrepreneurship. The urgent need to find national-level solutions to social issues will be addressed...

Gwangju Hosts '2025 World Human Rights City Forum' from 15-17

Gwangju Metropolitan City will host the '2025 World Human Rights City Forum' at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center from May 15 to 17. The event is jointly organized by Gwangju City, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and UNESCO, and the theme is 'Peace and Solidarity: Human Rights Resisting War and Violence'...

Tourism Organization Brings '2027 International Photonics-Electromagnetics Symposium' to Daejeon

The Daejeon Tourism Organization conducted support activities targeting key member countries. Jeong Chang-wook, the head of the MICE division at the Tourism Organization, stated, "The successful bid for 'PIERS 2027' in Korea was the result of leveraging the region's infrastructure and strengths."

Tourism Organization Successfully Brings Korea's First Large International Conference in Photonics and Electromagnetics

Jeong Chang-wook, head of the MICE division, commented, "The successful bid for 'PIERS 2027' in Korea is the result of leveraging the region's infrastructure and strengths." He added, "The organization will continue to integrate regional industries and infrastructure for future large-scale events."

Ansan City Selected for Regional-Specific MICE Project... Secures 50 Million Won in Funding

MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences, Exhibitions) refers to business meetings, incentive travel, conventions, and exhibitions. This project aims to link the region's specialized industries with MICE activities, focusing on the promotion of regional events...

Gyeongju APEC in 5 Months... Infrastructure Development Fully Underway

APEC-related budgets of 489 billion won have been confirmed, with major projects such as remodeling the HighKo center, establishing a summit meeting hall, building a media center, and refurbishing the expo venues now in progress. Additional funding has been secured through the government's supplementary budget...

Busan Hosts '10th Busan Downtown Revitalization Festival Taxi Michelin'... Introducing Taxi Driver-Recommended Restaurants

Kim Hyeon-jae, head of the Tourism and MICE Bureau in Busan, stated, "This year's festival will be even more meaningful thanks to the active participation of taxi drivers and citizens. We hope many visitors will discover the hidden charms of the city's downtown."

National Rehabilitation Center to Host '2025 Care Robot Policy Symposium' on the 29th

This symposium, linked to the '2025 Homecare, Rehabilitation, and Welfare Exhibition' at COEX Hall B, will offer expanded opportunities for exchange with experts in policy, clinical practices, and the care robot industry. Pre-registration is available to ensure smooth proceedings...

Exhibition Organizers

[Meeting MICE] Korea E&EX | 2025 KOBA

Korea E&EX | 2025 KOBA Broadcast Media Technology Exhibition is not just a ‘K-Culture Boom’ event but also a stage for showcasing the latest in broadcast media technology. 'April NAB → May KOBA.' The world's largest broadcast media exhibition, the 'NAB Show' held in Las Vegas, is being brought to Korea...

Asia-Pacific's Largest Leather Goods Exhibition, Hong Kong 'APLF · Fashion Access 2025' Concludes

Michael Duck, Vice President of Commercial Development at Informa Markets, stated, “The 'APLF' exhibition held in Hong Kong is not just a trade or business event, but an essential platform for the global leather and manufacturing industries...”

Exhibition Marketing

"Present the Entrance Pass for the Living & Investment Fair and Get Free Access to the Travel Fair"

On the first day of All That Travel (May 8), the 'The Maison' premium living and interior exhibition will kick off at COEX Hall A (1st floor). This event, featuring high-end domestic and international brands, is a preview of the '2025 Maison & Objet' in Paris, one of the world’s top three interior fairs...

"Don't Miss Out" Stamp Your Way to Free Overseas Travel & Accommodation Vouchers

Although free admission is available, visitors must complete on-site registration at the entrance desk before entering. Visitors attending 'The Maison' and 'Seoul Money Show' during the All That Travel event at COEX can enter for free by simply showing their entrance pass...

K-Illustration Fair Seoul 2026, Applications Now Open

The event in Busan will be held in June, alongside the 'K-Handmade Fair' at BEXCO, while the Magok event in Seoul will take place in August at COEX Magok. For exhibition-related inquiries, please visit the official website of 'K-Illustration Fair Seoul 2026'...

Rich Investment Tips Gathered, Should You Visit COEX with Family or Friends?

The 2025 Seoul Money Show kicks off on May 8, offering a record 49 specialized lectures on stocks, real estate, bonds, and retirement planning. ◆ Seoul Money Show+ ◆ "This is a time of opportunity to increase assets amidst rapidly changing economic conditions." The largest investment fair in Asia, the 2025 Seoul Money Show...

Exhibition Infrastructure

Heart of Jeonju, Transforming into a MICE Complex... Aiming for a Stay-oriented Tourist City [Local Planning]

A large-scale MICE (Meetings, Incentive travel, Conventions, Exhibitions) complex will be developed. For 60 years, this area has been part of the citizens' lives... ◆ 'The Heart of Jeonju' is being reborn as a MICE complex. According to Jeonju City on May 7, the Jeonju Comprehensive Sports Complex, which was established in the fall of 1963 for the '44th...

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Updated: May 8, 2025, 09:29 KST

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