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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un observes the launch of a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile on Dec. 18 in this photo released the day after by the Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the regime’s ruling Workers’ Party. [NEWS1]

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In 2023 in Korea, the World Scout Jamboree, meant to boost Busan's bid for the World Expo, unraveled into a fiasco as nations withdrew. Despite fervent efforts, Busan lost the Expo bid to Riyadh. Tensions flared as North Korea launched a satellite.

2023.12.28

From left, Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon, Jang Sung-min, special envoy of the president and senior secretary for future strategy, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung at the Bureau International des Expositions general assembly in France on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Busan might try again to host World Expo in 2035, city's mayor says

Busan might rerun to host World Expo 2035, Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon said after the city lost to Saudi's Riyadh on Tuesday in Paris to host the 2030 event.

2023.11.29

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Busan’s World Expo hopes dashed after Riyadh selected as host

Despite years of lobbying and promotion by Korean politicians, businesses and celebrities, Busan fell short in its bid to host the 2030 World Expo, which was awarded to Riyadh in a vote by members of the world fair body in Paris on Tuesday.

2023.11.28

Chiefs of Korea's eight conglomerates pose with French President Emmanuel Macron, center, at the Elysee Palace in Paris in June when the business leaders were in the city to participate the general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions to promote Busan as the host of the World Expo 2030. From left: Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, LG Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, French President Emmanuel Macron, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Poongsan Group and Federation of Korean Industries Chairman Ryu Jin, Hyosung Group Vice Chairman Cho Hyun-sang and Hanjin Group Chairman Walter Cho. [KOREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY]

Korean companies find rare harmony when pitching for Busan’s bid [EXPO BID 2030]

For the past 18 months, Korean companies have come together in a rare unified act to support Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030.

2023.11.28

Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in San Francisco on Nov. 16. [JOONGANG PHOTO]

Japan to support Busan's bid for World Expo 2030: Japanese newspaper

Japan will support Korea’s bid to host World Expo 2030 in Busan, according to a Sunday report in the Yomiuri Shimbun, one of Japan's leading daily newspapers.

2023.11.26

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, second from left, networks with participants at a reception for Busan's World Expo 2030 held in Paris in June. [YONHAP]

Samsung, LG chiefs visit Europe in last-minute push for World Expo bid

Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong and other Korean business leaders are heading to Europe to support Busan's bid for World Expo 2030 ahead of Tuesday's final vote.

2023.11.20

A scene from the 2022 Busan Fireworks Festival that took place near Gwangalli Beach in Busan on Dec. 17, 2022. [NEWS1]

Busan Fireworks Festival showcases city's bid to host World Expo

The port city of Busan will host its annual Busan Fireworks Festival next Saturday, marking the final event in the city’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo.

2023.10.26

Signage promoting CJ ENM’s K-pop concert. [CJ ENM]

Paris gets taste of K-culture at Busan's World Expo 2030 bid show

The Korean music show titled "Mcountdown in France", hosted by CJ Group on Sunday in Paris, France, manifested Korean culture’s influence at a global scale and captivated key figures with the power to support Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo.

2023.10.16

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, right, and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung speak during a symposium held in Paris on Monday. [HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP]

Korea Inc. bolster Busan's World Expo 2030 bid in Paris

Heads of Korea’s largest conglomerates, including Hyundai, SK and Samsung, joined Prime Minister Han in Paris to rally support for Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo, as the country ramps up its last-minute efforts to host the mega event.

2023.10.10

Mobile art for Busan

Hyundai Motor's "Art cars" with printings symbolize the city of Busan and a sign saying "Busan is Ready" in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the 43rd Summit of Southeast Asian Nations will be held starting on Tuesday.

2023.9.4