South Korea's President Yoon launches an all-out war in the final stages of the bid to host the 2030 World Expo

South Korean President Yoon Seo-gyeol is waging an all-out campaign in the final stages to win the bid for the 2030 World Expo to the southern city of Busan. New York, USA to attend the United Nations General Assembly
During his stay, President Yoon held summit meetings with various countries, meeting with the leaders of nine countries on his first day alone on the 18th (local time). Introducing the charms of Busan and soliciting support for the Busan Expo.
I asked. Expos are mainly divided into two types, depending on the size of the venue and theme: registered expositions (registered expositions) and certified expositions (certified expositions). Before the 1988 revision of the International Exhibition Convention (effective in 1996)
It was divided into general exhibitions and special exhibitions. Registered Expos, the largest world expositions, have been held every five years since 1995. On the other hand, certified exhibitions are relatively small-scale exhibitions that are held between registered exhibitions. held
The period for registered exhibitions is 6 weeks or more and less than 6 months, and for certified exhibitions it is 3 weeks or more and less than 3 months. Korea held the Daejeon International Expo (Special Expo) in 1993 and Yeosu (Yeosu) in 2012.
) International expositions (certified expositions) have been held, but no registered expo has ever been held, which is why it is our fervent hope that the Busan Expo will be held.
In June of the year before last, Busan officially announced its candidacy to host the 2030 World Expo and submitted its bid application to the Expo International Affairs Bureau.
submitted to the Bureau of Internal Affairs and Communications (BIE). The theme is ``The Great Transformation of the World: A Voyage towards a Better Future''. It is said that it will present a global vision for a future paradigm shift.
South Korea has been engaged in an all-out effort by the public and private sectors to make the Expo possible in Busan. The government will cooperate with companies, public institutions, and local governments to invite BIE member countries.
Strengthen activities. A task force (TF) made up of South Korea's leading companies, including LG, Samsung, SK, and Hyundai Motors, has been promoting the bid.
In an effort to further strengthen public relations efforts in preparation for the bid, the bid committee last year announced that
BTS was appointed as the Busan Expo public relations ambassador. As part of their activities, "BTS Yet to Come in" held a concert in Busan in October last year.
BUSAN” was held. In April of this year, a BIE research team visited Busan for an inspection. The research team toured Busan Port, the planned site for the Expo, as well as planning the construction of exhibition halls, preparations for accommodation facilities, and holding conferences.
We received detailed explanations from city officials and experts regarding access to the site, etc. They also watched dioramas and 3D videos that gave an overview of the Busan Expo.
President Yoon, who has made hosting the Busan Expo one of his major national political priorities, made a presentation at the BIE general meeting in June this year aimed at inviting the event. Yun Da
In his speech, the president said, ``Korea has invested in the ultimate exposition,'' and added, ``The central government, local governments, businesses, citizens, all political parties, and the 7.5 million overseas Koreans from all over the world are united in their hearts.'' Busan million
"I'm eager to go to the Expo." He also mentioned the holding of the 1993 Daejeon International Expo and the 2012 Yeosu International Expo, saying, ``South Korea has already accumulated sufficient experience.
. "It is a country that has hosted mega events such as the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics and the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics."
President Yoon arrived in New York on the 18th of this month to attend the United Nations General Assembly. On the first day of his visit, he visited Sri Lanka, the Czech Republic, Denmark, and Turkmenistan.
He met with the leaders of nine countries, including Menistan. According to Korean media, during the meeting, President Yoon introduced Busan, which is aiming to host the World Expo, by saying, ``Busan is a gateway connecting the Eurasian continent and the Pacific Ocean.''
He emphasized the significance of holding the Expo in Busan by saying, ``The Busan Expo will be the perfect platform to use the world's best digital technology to promote the culture, history, resources, and products of participating countries to the world.''
and called for support. President Yoon has continued to meet with leaders of other countries since his second day in New York, and according to the JoongAng Ilbo, the South Korean President's Office has called these relay summits "total efforts at the Expo."
It was expressed as "war". The location of Expo 2030 will be decided by a vote of 179 member countries at the BIE General Assembly in November this year. Busan and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia are considered likely candidates. central day
The report said, ``The South Korean government and Busan city believe that President Yoon's direct participation in the bidding process through summit diplomacy has had a considerable effect on expanding the number of countries supporting the bid in the final stage.'' “Still to vote
For the remaining two months, we plan to launch an intensive campaign targeting countries where the situation is seen to be in flux."