xhibition Industry News – May 12, 2025
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Latest Exhibition Industry News (May 12, 2025)
Today (May 12, 2025), exhibitions are actively taking place across various industries, including AI, batteries, and gaming. In Korea, major exhibitions such as AI Expo and PlayX4 are being held, while internationally, events like InterBattery Europe and K-Collection are helping Korean companies expand their global presence. Incheon has achieved an economic ripple effect of 1.7 trillion KRW thanks to the growth of its MICE industry. The government and local authorities are also promoting various exhibitions and support policies to help SMEs expand their market access. Notably, there is strong participation in exhibitions related to advanced industries such as AI, ESS, and batteries, as companies actively promote their new technologies and products through these events.
Exhibition Events
Jeonbuk Economic Promotion Agency to Host ‘2025 Public Procurement Exhibition & Consultation with Jeonbuk Companies’
This exhibition and consultation event is scheduled to be held on June 12 at the Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center. The event aims to support actual purchases by public institutions through one-on-one tailored consultation sessions with local SMEs...
Source: Article related to Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center | Date: 2025-05-11 17:22:00 | Read Article
Food Olympics: “Bread as a Work of Art”
At the 22nd Seoul International Food & Tableware Expo & World Food Olympics held at aT Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on May 11, unique and artistic bakery entries created by participants were displayed...
Source: Article related to aT Center | Date: 2025-05-12 03:02:00 | Read Article
Global Food Culture and Tableware Products at a Glance
On May 11 at the 22nd Seoul International Food & Tableware Expo & World Food Olympics held at aT Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul, judges were seen reviewing food exhibits. The event features chefs from 23 countries, domestic and international cooks, and leading food service companies...
Source: Article related to aT Center | Date: 2025-05-12 05:03:00 | Read Article
12th Busan International Machinery Fair to Be Held
Jointly hosted by Busan City, Busan Machinery Industry Cooperative, and Busan Gyeongnam Mold Industry Cooperative, and organized by Korea Industrial Marketing Institute and KOTRA, the ‘12th Busan International Machinery Fair (BUTECH 2025)’ will be held from May 20 to 23, 2025, for four days...
Source: Article related to Korea Industrial Marketing Institute | Date: 2025-05-12 08:30:00 | Read Article
Corporate Participation
Pig Intestine Specialty Restaurant ‘Sunsak Gopchang’ to Hold Original Intestine Tasting Event
The pork intestine brand ‘Sunsak Gopchang’ will participate in the ‘2025 78th Franchise Startup Expo’ held at COEX Magok in Gayang-dong, Seoul, starting Thursday, May 15. They will offer franchise consultations along with a tasting event of their original stuffed gopchang. The tasting event...
Source: Article related to COEX Magok | Date: 2025-05-11 10:10:00 | Read Article
Penta Security to Promote Cloud Security SECaaS at 'AWS Summit Seoul'
Cybersecurity company Penta Security (CEO Kim Tae-kyun) will operate a booth at the ‘AWS Summit Seoul’ held at COEX, Seoul, from May 16 to 17 to introduce its security products and engage with attendees...
Source: Article related to COEX | Date: 2025-05-12 08:55:00 | Read Article
NextBioMedical Joins DDW 2025, Accelerates U.S. Expansion of 'Nexpowder'
Medtronic, the global distributor of Nexpowder, promoted the product through exhibition booths and academic sessions at the event. The marketing focused on expanding the use of Nexpowder for lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding treatment in the U.S. market...
Source: Article related to the exhibition booth | Date: 2025-05-12 08:54:00 | Read Article
Amid Mass-Produced AI Content, Bluedot Offers Custom AI Solutions
Image: Bluedot, an AI video processing technology company, will participate in Asia’s largest ‘8th International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition (AI EXPO KOREA 2025)’ from May 14 to 16 at COEX, 1st floor, Hall A. The company will present solutions...
Source: Article related to AI EXPO KOREA | Date: 2025-05-11 18:36:00 | Read Article
Buttersoft to Exhibit Casual Game 'Link' at ‘2025 PlayX4 Expo’
Buttersoft announced it will showcase its casual puzzle game “Link” at the 2025 PlayX4 Expo held from May 22 to 25 at KINTEX in Ilsan. “Link” is a brain puzzle game featuring a new rule-based stage format...
Source: Article related to 2025 PlayX4 Expo | Date: 2025-05-11 20:00:00 | Read Article
Samil PwC Becomes First Accounting Firm to Join ‘AI Expo’
Marking its 8th edition, AI Expo is Korea’s largest AI exhibition held to foster the AI ecosystem and advance the industry. Over 300 companies and organizations from 11 countries will participate with 550 booths. Samil PwC will...
Source: Article related to the exhibition | Date: 2025-05-12 08:52:00 | Read Article
Selvas AI to Unveil AI Agent Solutions at ‘AI Expo 2025’
The exhibition booth will be divided into two sections: Technology Utilization and Application. In the utilization section, Selvas AI will demonstrate its core HCI technologies including voice recognition, text-to-speech, image and text recognition, and handwriting recognition...
Source: Article related to the exhibition booth | Date: 2025-05-12 08:48:00 | Read Article
Foreign Talent Recruitment Platform ‘KoMate’ to Participate in 2025 Global Talent Fair
KoMate, a foreign worker recruitment service by Saramin, announced on May 12 its participation in the ‘2025 Global Talent Fair’ organized by KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency). The event will be held...
Source: Article related to KOTRA | Date: 2025-05-12 08:42:00 | Read Article
Industry Trends
"Breaking Through China’s ESS Dominance"… Heated Competition in Power Infrastructure
Kim Seung-tae, Head of Policy Support at the Korea Battery Industry Association, commented, "With the U.S. imposing tariffs on China, this presents an opportunity for Korea's top three battery companies operating locally to expand their market share in the U.S."...
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association | Date: 2025-05-11 17:48:00 | Read Article
Primary Auto Parts Suppliers' Operating Profits Down 11.7%… U.S. Tariffs Pose Greater Risk
According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), the domestic production of Korea’s five major automakers from January to April this year reached 1,396,260 units, a 1.4% decrease compared to the same period last year (1,415,755 units). Rising vehicle prices may further burden parts suppliers...
Source: Korea Automobile & Mobility Association | Date: 2025-05-12 03:02:00 | Read Article
[Brief] Samsung Launches World's First 500Hz 'Odyssey OLED G6' & More
■ KOTRA Hosts ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ in Germany KOTRA, in collaboration with the Korea Battery Industry Association and COEX, held ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ from May 7 to 9 in Munich, Germany. The event is Korea’s largest overseas battery exhibition...
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association | Date: 2025-05-12 03:02:00 | Read Article
[ICTF2025] 'Eternal Return' Becomes a Flagship Korean e-Sports Title… The Journey So Far
The 2025 regional e-sports league builds on the 2024 ‘Eternal Return National League’ and will kick off with a grand opening during the 'Gyeonggi e-Sports Festival' at the 2025 PlayX4 held in KINTEX, Ilsan...
Source: 2025 PlayX4 Related Article | Date: 2025-05-12 08:13:00 | Read Article
[Korea Tax News] Five Economic Groups Propose '3+3 Initiative Strategy' to Strengthen National AI Competence
Ahead of Korea’s 21st general election, five major economic organizations — Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Korea Employers Federation, Federation of Korean Industries, Korea International Trade Association, and Korea Federation of SMEs — jointly released a proposal titled “Suggestions from the People and Businesses for Future Growth.”...
Source: Korea International Trade Association | Date: 2025-05-12 08:56:00 | Read Article
Ministry of Industry Launches Hydrogen Power Bidding Market
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced the launch of a hydrogen power bidding market this year, with a scale of 3,000 GWh/year for clean hydrogen and 1,300 GWh/year for general hydrogen. The market will facilitate the procurement and supply of electricity generated using hydrogen or hydrogen-based compounds...
Source: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy | Date: 2025-05-12 08:54:00 | Read Article
Robotics and Defense Technologies Newly Designated as National Core Strategic Technologies
Designation requires deliberation and approval by the Minister of MOTIE. The new policy designates one technology each in the fields of robotics and defense. MOTIE, during the first National AI Committee last September, launched pioneering projects to integrate AI across key industries as part of a national industrial transformation...
Source: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy | Date: 2025-05-12 08:53:00 | Read Article
Industry Trends
"Breaking Through China’s ESS Dominance"… Heated Competition in Power Infrastructure
Kim Seung-tae, Head of Policy Support at the Korea Battery Industry Association, commented, "With the U.S. imposing tariffs on China, this presents an opportunity for Korea's top three battery companies operating locally to expand their market share in the U.S."...
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association | Date: 2025-05-11 17:48:00 | Read Article
Primary Auto Parts Suppliers' Operating Profits Down 11.7%… U.S. Tariffs Pose Greater Risk
According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), the domestic production of Korea’s five major automakers from January to April this year reached 1,396,260 units, a 1.4% decrease compared to the same period last year (1,415,755 units). Rising vehicle prices may further burden parts suppliers...
Source: Korea Automobile & Mobility Association | Date: 2025-05-12 03:02:00 | Read Article
[Brief] Samsung Launches World's First 500Hz 'Odyssey OLED G6' & More
■ KOTRA Hosts ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ in Germany KOTRA, in collaboration with the Korea Battery Industry Association and COEX, held ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ from May 7 to 9 in Munich, Germany. The event is Korea’s largest overseas battery exhibition...
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association | Date: 2025-05-12 03:02:00 | Read Article
[ICTF2025] 'Eternal Return' Becomes a Flagship Korean e-Sports Title… The Journey So Far
The 2025 regional e-sports league builds on the 2024 ‘Eternal Return National League’ and will kick off with a grand opening during the 'Gyeonggi e-Sports Festival' at the 2025 PlayX4 held in KINTEX, Ilsan...
Source: 2025 PlayX4 Related Article | Date: 2025-05-12 08:13:00 | Read Article
[Korea Tax News] Five Economic Groups Propose '3+3 Initiative Strategy' to Strengthen National AI Competence
Ahead of Korea’s 21st general election, five major economic organizations — Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Korea Employers Federation, Federation of Korean Industries, Korea International Trade Association, and Korea Federation of SMEs — jointly released a proposal titled “Suggestions from the People and Businesses for Future Growth.”...
Source: Korea International Trade Association | Date: 2025-05-12 08:56:00 | Read Article
Ministry of Industry Launches Hydrogen Power Bidding Market
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced the launch of a hydrogen power bidding market this year, with a scale of 3,000 GWh/year for clean hydrogen and 1,300 GWh/year for general hydrogen. The market will facilitate the procurement and supply of electricity generated using hydrogen or hydrogen-based compounds...
Source: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy | Date: 2025-05-12 08:54:00 | Read Article
Robotics and Defense Technologies Newly Designated as National Core Strategic Technologies
Designation requires deliberation and approval by the Minister of MOTIE. The new policy designates one technology each in the fields of robotics and defense. MOTIE, during the first National AI Committee last September, launched pioneering projects to integrate AI across key industries as part of a national industrial transformation...
Source: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy | Date: 2025-05-12 08:53:00 | Read Article
Global Expansion
Pohang City Promotes Secondary Battery Technology at ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’
From May 7 to 9, Pohang City showcased its secondary battery technology at the joint Gyeongbuk-Pohang promotional booth during 'InterBattery Europe', held at Messe München in Germany... ‘InterBattery Europe’ is an international exhibition launched in 2023 to highlight the competitiveness of Korea’s battery industry in the European market...
Source: Exhibition-related article | Date: 2025-05-12 08:51:00 | Read Article
"K-Batteries Charge Up Europe"… KOTRA Concludes ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’
From May 7 to 9, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and KOTRA, in collaboration with the Korea Battery Industry Association and COEX, held ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ in Munich, Germany. The exhibition featured...
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association | Date: 2025-05-12 00:06:00 | Read Article
ESG
[18th Anniversary Message] Koo Ja-kyun, Chairman of Korea Electrical Manufacturers Association
On the occasion of the 18th anniversary, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the member companies of the Korea Electrical Manufacturers Association. Our electrical industry is navigating the era of energy and digital transformation, marked by the expansion of renewable energy and the advancement of smart grids...
Source: Korea Electrical Manufacturers Association | Date: 2025-05-12 06:00:00 | Read Article
[Special Contribution] WGGF (World Green Growth Forum) to be Held in Pohang
With the scheduled completion of POEX (Pohang Exhibition and Convention Center), an international exhibition and convention center, by the end of 2026, Pohang is expected to revitalize its MICE industry, enhance its city brand value, and lay the foundation for becoming a leading global MICE city driving regional economic development...
Source: POEX-related article | Date: 2025-05-11 19:32:00 | Read Article
MICE
KTO Secures First-Ever Hosting of Major International Conference in Photonics and Electromagnetics in Korea
With this successful bid, the event will be held over five days in May 2027 at the Daejeon Convention Center, drawing approximately 1,300 participants from 40 countries. The event is expected to generate around 5.3 billion KRW in economic impact...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center article | Date: 2025-05-11 22:04:00 | Read Article
KAIST Graduate School of AI to Host ‘AI Technology Showcase 2025’
This event is part of AI EXPO KOREA 2025 and is co-hosted by the KAIST Graduate School of AI, Seongnam Industry Promotion Agency, and Seoul Metropolitan Government. It will bring together business professionals, public officials, researchers, and academia...
Source: AI EXPO KOREA article | Date: 2025-05-12 06:26:00 | Read Article
Incheon Emerges as a Global MICE Hub with 1.7 Trillion KRW Economic Impact
(Photo = Incheon Tourism Organization) Incheon is rapidly growing as a global MICE hub. According to MICE research conducted by the Incheon Tourism Organization, the number of MICE events held in Incheon last year significantly increased compared to the previous year...
Source: MICE-related article | Date: 2025-05-12 08:50:00 | Read Article
APEC Labor Ministers Convene in Jeju to Discuss Jobs in the Age of AI
The APEC Labor Ministers' Meeting, bringing together labor ministers from key countries, will be held for three days starting May 11 at the Jeju International Convention Center. This marks the first APEC labor ministerial meeting in Korea since it was held in Seoul in 1997...
Source: Jeju International Convention Center article | Date: 2025-05-12 03:04:00 | Read Article
[Notice] Tech-Biz Korea 2025 to Connect Technology and Business
On July 10–11, Electronic Times will host ‘Tech-Biz Korea 2025’ at the Grand Ballroom of Daejeon Convention Center (DCC). This event aims to showcase outstanding but underexposed research achievements to promote commercialization opportunities...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center article | Date: 2025-05-12 05:02:00 | Read Article
Incheon Hosts 6,827 MICE Events in 2024, Up 16.5% from Previous Year
Incheon hosted 6,827 MICE events throughout 2024, marking a 16.5% increase from the previous year. Incheon City and the Incheon Tourism Organization reported the significant year-over-year growth in MICE activities held in the city...
Source: MICE-related article | Date: 2025-05-12 08:40:00 | Read Article
Gwangyang Baegunsan Healing Forest Recognized for Unique Spatial Experience and Regional Identity
The site has been recognized as a unique venue suitable for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) events. Since 2023, Jeollanam-do has designated such venues to represent the region. Officials aim to provide a pleasant environment and diverse forest healing programs...
Source: MICE-related article | Date: 2025-05-12 08:38:00 | Read Article
Exhibition Marketing
What Future Does Selvas Envision with High-Performance AI-Based Personalized Agents?
Selvas AI (CEO Mincheol Kwak) will participate in AI EXPO KOREA, taking place from May 14 to 16 at Hall A of COEX in Seoul. The company plans to showcase a new line of personalized AI agents based on HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) technology...
Source: AI EXPO KOREA article | Date: 2025-05-12 05:50:00 | Read Article
"Both Knowledge and Inspiration"… Ulsan Pharmaceutical Forum Draws Praise from Attendees
On May 11, the 2025 Ulsan Pharmaceutical Academic Festival and the 42nd Pharm Expo, hosted by Pharm News, concluded successfully at the Ulsan Exhibition and Convention Center (UECO). Around 700 local pharmacists attended this third iteration of the forum held in Ulsan...
Source: Ulsan Exhibition and Convention Center article | Date: 2025-05-12 06:38:00 | Read Article
HUFS GTEP Program Cultivates Next-Gen Trade Talents through Domestic and International Exhibitions
The GTEP team from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies participated in numerous exhibitions, including the 2025 Seoul Coffee Expo at COEX, the Korea Ramen Expo at COEX Magok, and the 2025 Korea Coffee & Dessert Fair at Suwon Messe. These activities helped students gain practical trade experience...
Source: Suwon Messe article | Date: 2025-05-11 16:10:00 | Read Article
Pottery Making and Horse Riding… “A Special Opportunity to Nurture Children's Dreams”
On the afternoon of May 11, Exhibition Hall A of the Suwon Convention Center hosted young children aged 5–6 who laughed gleefully while biting into carrots and Korean melons. The booth, organized by the Gyeonggi Agro-Fisheries Promotion Agency, aimed to encourage healthy eating habits through hands-on experiences...
Source: Suwon Convention Center article | Date: 2025-05-12 03:01:00 | Read Article
Exhibition Infrastructure
Sejong University Graduate School of Tourism Hosts Korea-Japan-Hong Kong Joint Exhibition Industry Exchange and Osaka Expo Field Trip
This program was jointly organized by Sejong University, Kyung Hee University, Hallym University, and the Korea Exhibition Industry Promotion Association, in collaboration with international partners such as Ritsumeikan University in Japan and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The event focused on exhibition and convention-related...
Source: Korea Exhibition Industry Promotion Association article | Date: 2025-05-11 16:24:00 | Read Article
1.8 Times the Size of COEX: Lotte Construction Opens ‘Compact City’ Le West in Magok
The first-ever exhibition and convention center in western Seoul, ‘COEX Magok,’ attracted over 43,000 visitors during its debut exhibition. Centered around ‘Le West Magok,’ which is approximately 1.8 times larger than COEX in Samseong-dong, the Magok district is evolving into a new hub for residential and commercial development...
Source: COEX Magok article | Date: 2025-05-11 13:37:00 | Read Article
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Updated: May 12, 2025, 09:26 KST