Exhibition Industry News – April 30, 2025
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Latest Exhibition Industry News (April 30, 2025)
Today (April 30, 2025), major domestic and international exhibitions and fairs are being held at COEX, KINTEX, Suwon Convention Center, and other venues ahead of May. Companies from various industries—such as bio, food, gaming, leisure sports, rural migration, and architecture—are participating to showcase new products and innovative technologies, while seeking opportunities for global expansion and collaboration. In addition, attention is being drawn to public institutions’ support for SMEs, investments in cutting-edge technologies like AI and semiconductors, industry trends, ESG practices, and the latest developments in the MICE industry.
Exhibition Events
‘2025 Homecare · Rehabilitation · Welfare Exhibition’ to be held May 29–31
This exhibition is co-hosted by the Korea Disability Association (KODAF), the Korea Medical Device Distribution Association, and WeExpo. Under the theme “Healthy Life, Happy Living!”, it will showcase rehabilitation and welfare equipment and homecare products aimed at improving the quality of life for the elderly and disabled...
Source: WeExpo article | Date: 2025-04-29 09:12:00 | Read Article
KINTEX to Host Korea’s Largest Food Industry Exhibition ‘Seoul Food 2025’ on May 10
Co-hosted by KOTRA, KINTEX, and global exhibition company Informa Markets, ‘Seoul Food 2025’ is Korea’s only B2B exhibition that covers the entire food industry...
Source: Informa Markets article | Date: 2025-04-30 02:26:00 | Read Article
[Notice] Financial Strategies for Uncertain Times at Seoul Money Show
The ‘2025 Seoul Money Show’ will be held from May 8 to 10 at COEX, Samseong-dong, Seoul. As Asia’s largest financial expo, the event will feature Korea’s top finance experts and...
Source: 2025 Seoul Money Show article | Date: 2025-04-29 18:03:00 | Read Article
‘Illustration Korea’ and ‘COBABE Baby Fair’ Among This Week’s Must-See Events
Every Wednesday, Edaily’s ‘MICE’ section presents diverse updates from the domestic and international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) industry. Featured this week are Illustration Korea and Seoul International Furniture...
Source: MICE industry article | Date: 2025-04-30 07:53:00 | Read Article
Indoor Fitness Race HYROX Coming to Incheon in May with 3,700 Participants
The world’s fastest-growing indoor fitness race, HYROX, will hold its third race in Korea on Saturday, May 17, at Songdo Convensia in Incheon. Over 3,700 racers have already registered...
Source: Songdo Convensia article | Date: 2025-04-29 16:31:00 | Read Article
‘ICPI WEEK’ Successfully Concludes After 4 Days with 41,720 Visitors and $1.2657B in Export Consultations
Held across KINTEX Exhibition Halls 1 and 2, the event hosted 1,600 companies and is expected to attract over 70,000 attendees. Applications for the 2026 exhibition are now being accepted by the organizers: Kyungyon Exhibition Corp. and KY Expo...
Source: Kyungyon Exhibition article | Date: 2025-04-29 16:50:00 | Read Article
“One Coin of Excitement” – Arcade Pavilion at 2025 PlayX4 Expo
The 2025 PlayX4 Expo will feature a retro arcade playground where families can relive the excitement of classic games. The expanded arcade pavilion will include nostalgic retro titles and more...
Source: 2025 PlayX4 Expo article | Date: 2025-04-30 09:00:00 | Read Article
‘2024 Korea Outdoor Camping & Leisure Sports Festival’ to be Held at KINTEX from May 23
Hosted by Messe Esang, Korea’s largest expo for camping, outdoor, and leisure sports—known as ‘2025 GOCAF KINTEX’—will run for three days from May 23 to 25 at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Ilsan...
Source: KINTEX article | Date: 2025-04-30 09:00:00 | Read Article
“Innovation and Collaboration for a Shared Future” – BIO KOREA 2025 Opens on May 7
BIO KOREA 2025, under the theme “Innovation and Collaboration for a Shared Future,” will take place from May 7 to 9 at COEX, Seoul. Organized by Korea Health Industry Development Institute and Chungcheongbuk-do, the event marks its 20th anniversary with a new format for the opening ceremony...
Source: BIO KOREA 2025 article | Date: 2025-04-30 06:01:00 | Read Article
Corporate Participation
[ICPI WEEK 2025] Agilent Korea Unveils New ‘Infinity III LC’ High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
The company announced plans to support customer success with this integrated state-of-the-art solution. Meanwhile, the exhibition was co-hosted by Kyungyon Exhibition Corp. and KY Expo, held at KINTEX, Goyang, from the 22nd to the 25th.
Source: Kyungyon Exhibition article | Date: 2025-04-29 13:10:00 | View Article
[ICPI WEEK 2025] Enclony Presents Integrated Automation Equipment for Pharmaceutical Marking & Vision Inspection
The company stated it aims to set new global standards for pharmaceutical quality technology through expanded Parts Service. The exhibition was co-hosted by Kyungyon Exhibition and KY Expo at KINTEX, Ilsan, from the 22nd to the 25th.
Source: KY Expo article | Date: 2025-04-29 10:50:00 | View Article
Firgi to Join 2025 COEX COBE Baby Fair, Unveils Popular Baby Items and New Products
Firgi, a leading Korean baby brand, will participate in the 2025 COEX COBE Baby Fair in Seoul from May 1 to 4, unveiling its first line of home appliances and a variety of popular and new products.
Source: COEX COBE Baby Fair article | Date: 2025-04-29 17:00:00 | View Article
Soundcat to Exhibit Streaming Equipment and Host EDM Performances at 2025 PlayX4
Soundcat Co., a leading audio equipment distributor, will participate in the 2025 PlayX4, the largest game exhibition in the metropolitan area, held from May 22 to 25 at KINTEX, Ilsan. The company plans a major booth presentation this year.
Source: 2025 PlayX4 article | Date: 2025-04-29 17:22:00 | View Article
Joie Unveils 'Finiti Signature' Stroller at COEX COBE Baby Fair
Global baby brand Joie will unveil its premium deluxe stroller 'Finiti™ Signature' for the first time at the COEX COBE Baby Fair in Seoul, held from May 1 to 4.
Source: COEX COBE Baby Fair article | Date: 2025-04-29 18:50:00 | View Article
Gamsung Housing Presents Innovative Solutions at the 68th MBC Architecture Expo
Hosted by Dong-A Exhibition, the 68th MBC Architecture Expo, the largest architecture expo in Korea, will be held at KINTEX from May 8 to 11. Gamsung Housing will showcase its years of innovation and solutions.
Source: Dong-A Exhibition article | Date: 2025-04-29 09:32:00 | View Article
Pyeongchang Wins Best PR Booth Award at Y-FARM EXPO
Pyeongchang County won the Best PR Booth Award at the '2025 Y-FARM EXPO' held at Suwon Convention Center from April 24 to 27. The event was jointly hosted by NH Nonghyup and Yonhap News.
Source: Suwon Convention Center article | Date: 2025-04-30 00:06:00 | View Article
[ICPI WEEK 2025] InoxSoft Proposes Automation Software for 'Data Integrity'
The company emphasized that universal adoption requires clear countermeasures. The exhibition was co-hosted by Kyungyon Exhibition and KY Expo at KINTEX, Goyang, from the 22nd to the 25th.
Source: KY Expo article | Date: 2025-04-29 10:16:00 | View Article
[ICPI WEEK 2025] Bruker Korea Introduces XRF-Based Element Analyzer ‘S2 PUMA’
The company announced continuous development and efforts to strengthen Bruker’s presence in the Korean market. The exhibition took place at KINTEX from April 22 to 25, co-hosted by Kyungyon Exhibition and KY Expo.
Source: KY Expo article | Date: 2025-04-29 11:10:00 | View Article
ABL Bio to Showcase Four Growth Pillars at BIO KOREA 2025
ABL Bio will participate in BIO KOREA 2025, held from May 7 to 9 at COEX, Gangnam, Seoul. Their booth will be located at C11 in Hall C on the 3rd floor of COEX.
Source: COEX article | Date: 2025-04-30 09:02:00 | View Article
Industry Trends
1 in 2 Export Companies Facing Financial Struggles… SMEs Hit Hard by Volatile Exchange Rates and Tariffs
According to a survey in the “2025 Report on Financial Challenges and Policy Finance Improvement Tasks for Export Companies” released by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) on April 30, 46.7% of the responding companies reported financial difficulties in 2024, despite the base interest rate having been lowered in earnest since September last year...
Source: Article related to KITA | Date: 2025-04-30 08:48:00 | View Article
Has Growth of K-Construction Equipment Slowed Down Due to Global Recession? Weak Q1 Performance
According to the Korea Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association, construction machinery exports dropped to 56,323 units last year, a 36.8% decrease from the previous year. The outlook for this year is also bleak due to the prolonged global recession and continued uncertainty from the Russia–Ukraine war...
Source: Article related to Korea Construction Equipment Manufacturers Association | Date: 2025-04-29 17:46:00 | View Article
Government and Local Government Support Policies
Public Institutions Achieve Record High of KRW 130 Trillion in SME Product Purchases Last Year
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) held an explanatory session on the public procurement system to help SMEs secure stable public sales channels... Lee Soon-bae, Director of Global Growth Policy at MSS, stated, "We will ensure smooth implementation of public procurement plans through active cooperation with public institutions..."
Source: Article related to MSS | Date: 2025-04-30 08:54:00 | View Article
Expanded Support System for Agri-Food Export Difficulties
Held at the aT Center and streamed on YouTube. Seok-oh Kim, Director of the International Customs and Trade Consulting Center (ICTC), with extensive experience in customs practices and consulting agri-food exporters, will address frequently asked questions using case studies of major items such as pears, pear-processed products, and kimchi...
Source: Article related to aT Center | Date: 2025-04-29 20:02:00 | View Article
KRW 113.4 Billion Invested in Next-Generation Defense Technologies Including AI, Semiconductors, and Robots
Vice Minister of Industry Park Sung-taek emphasized, "In order to lead the increasingly advanced defense market of the future, it is important to innovate through convergence between advanced civilian technologies such as AI and drones and the defense industry." He added that the government will support the transformation of the defense sector into an export-oriented strategic industry...
Source: Article related to Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy | Date: 2025-04-30 08:49:00 | View Article
Overseas Expansion
[Biz & Now] Samsung SDI to Participate in InterBattery Europe
Samsung SDI will participate in "InterBattery Europe 2025," a battery industry exhibition to be held in Munich, Germany, from May 7 to 9. At this exhibition, the company will highlight the theme “Our Daily Lives Upgraded by Constantly Connected Battery Technologies”...
Source: InterBattery Europe 2025-related article | Date: 2025-04-30 00:01:00 | View Article
Samsung SDI Unveils Next-Gen ESS for the AI Era at European Event
According to industry sources on the 29th, Samsung SDI announced on the 28th that it will unveil high-performance ESS batteries and various innovative technologies at "InterBattery Europe 2025," held in Munich, Germany, from May 7 to 9. This exhibition is Europe’s largest...
Source: InterBattery Europe 2025-related article | Date: 2025-04-29 15:08:00 | View Article
aT Lays Strategic Groundwork for Global Expansion of K-Food Brands
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister Song Mi-ryeong) and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT, President Hong Moon-pyo) participated in “Franchise Asia Philippines 2025,” held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila from April 25 to 27, to promote the local expansion of K-Food brands...
Source: Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-30 08:54:00 | View Article
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions)
Gyeongnam Province Prepares for ‘2025 Smart Green Energy Marine Conference’
The 7th Smart Green Energy Marine Conference was held from November 20 to 21, 2024, at the Changwon Convention Center under the theme “The Second Story of Decarbonization and Digitalization Towards an Eco-Friendly Future.” A total of 50 presentations were given across 10 sessions...
Source: Changwon Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-29 18:06:00 | View Article
"Single-Strand DNA as a New Cancer Therapy?" Global Experts Gather
The Institute for Basic Science (IBS, President Noh Do-young) and the Keystone Symposia, a renowned global life sciences organization, jointly hosted the international conference “DNA Replication Stress, Cancer, and Disease” starting on the 27th at the Daejeon Convention Center. Experts from Korea and abroad...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-29 18:44:00 | View Article
75th Anniversary of Incheon Landing Operation... Call for a Dedicated Organizing Body
The “2025 Incheon International Peace and Security Forum” is scheduled to take place at Songdo Convensia from September 15 to 16. Despite the large scale of the international event, the organizing body currently consists of only the International Peace City Team under the Incheon City General Affairs Division...
Source: Songdo Convensia-related article | Date: 2025-04-29 20:28:00 | View Article
APEC Senior Officials and Ministerial Meetings to Be Held in Jeju Next Month
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 29th that the second APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM2) and related meetings will be held at the Jeju International Convention Center over a two-week period from May 3 to 16, 2025. The event will also include meetings of the Committee on Trade and Investment...
Source: Jeju International Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-29 13:54:00 | View Article
Strengthening Bio-Health Innovation and Security: Spring Forum to Be Held
This event will take place as an open session during the BIO KOREA 2025, scheduled for May 7. Participation is available through BIO KOREA 2025 registration. Director Lee Haeng-shin of the Research Center commented on remote intensive care units, pharmaceutical supply, public hospitals, and more...
Source: BIO KOREA 2025-related article | Date: 2025-04-29 11:22:00 | View Article
Suwon Special City to Operate Autonomous Vehicles During ITS Asia-Pacific Forum
From May 28 to 30, during the ITS Asia-Pacific Forum, autonomous vehicles will be operated in key areas including Suwon Convention Center, Gwanggyo Central Station, and Hongjaegyo Intersection. The event will include high-level ministerial meetings, academic sessions, exhibitions, and business consultations across Suwon...
Source: Convention-related article | Date: 2025-04-30 08:59:00 | View Article
Busan to Host Global Ocean Cities Innovation Network Forum
Busan City announced that the Global Ocean Cities Innovation Network Forum, an official side event of the 10th Our Ocean Conference, will be held at BEXCO on April 30 at 10:50 a.m. The forum will include participation from organizations like PEMSEA (Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia)...
Source: BEXCO-related article | Date: 2025-04-30 08:30:00 | View Article
Exhibition Organizers
Vinexpo Asia to be Held in Singapore from May 27 to 29
Inquiries for exhibition attendance can be made through the French International Exhibition Association (Promosalons Korea), and pre-registration is available on the official Vinexpo Asia website (http://www.vinexpoasia.com/).
Source: French International Exhibition Association | Date: April 29, 2025, 11:28 AM | Read Article
Exhibition Infrastructure
Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill Held Ahead of Major International Events
On the afternoon of the 29th, a joint anti-terrorism drill involving multiple agencies was conducted at the Jeju International Convention Center in preparation for upcoming international events — the 2025 APEC High-Level Meetings in May and World Environment Day events in June...
Source: Jeju International Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-29 16:12:00 | View Article
Daejeon Tourism Organization Relocates to Wondong in Dong-gu... Aiming to Become a Gateway Tourism Hub
Moving beyond one-off events like the Expo Re-creation Project and the operation of Daejeon Convention Center, the organization has presented a clear vision to evolve into a citywide tourism marketing agency. Through this restructuring, the organization plans to function as a regional tourism platform...
Source: Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-30 08:30:00 | View Article
Urban Convergence Special Zones May Unclog Bottlenecks in Regional Balanced Development
Projects linked to the special zone include Gwangju-style integrated public rental housing and the Sangmu Complex Community Center. Also included is the construction of Gwangju Medical Center and the second exhibition hall at the Kimdaejung Convention Center. The five designated metropolitan cities include Gwangju and Busan...
Source: Kimdaejung Convention Center-related article | Date: 2025-04-29 19:08:00 | View Article
Exhibition Design
[AACR 2025] 23,000 Key Figures in New Drug Development Gather, ‘Diverse’ Booths Catch Attention
Exhibition booths promoting various companies were also unveiled. The exhibition hall spans 50,000㎡, with the entire South Hall of McCormick Place being utilized. This is 1.4 times the size of COEX exhibition halls. Major companies such as Pfizer, MSD, Roche, Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, and more...
Source: Exhibition Booth-related article | Date: 2025-04-30 08:18:00 | View Article
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Updated: April 30, 2025, 10:07 KST