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Wed, November 29, 2023 | 06:56

Busan loses bid to host World Expo 2030

Busan loses bid to host World Expo 2030

Despite strong support from the public, major Korean business conglomerates and world stars such as BTS, Busan lost its bid to host the World Expo 2030.

2023-11-29 04:33

Korea showcases potential in campaign for World Expo 2030 despite bid failure

PHOTOSExpo 2030 vote

Korea showcases potential in campaign for World Expo 2030 despite bid failure

Korea showcases potential in campaign for World Expo 2030 despite bid failure

The Eiffel Tower and the telephone are just a couple of the groundbreaking inventions that were introduced at the World Expo, a prestigious global fair held every five years with the potential to generate economic benefits and stimulate job creation.

2023-11-29 03:26

Busan loses bid to host World Expo 2030

Saudi Arabia wins vote to host World Expo 2030; Korea's Busan comes up short

Saudi Arabia wins vote to host World Expo 2030; Korea's Busan comes up short

Saudi Arabia wins vote to host World Expo 2030; Korea's Busan comes up short

Saudi Arabia's Riyadh won the vote to host the World Expo 2030 on Tuesday after beating Korea's Busan and Italy's Rome by a large margin.

2023-11-29 01:29

Korea showcases potential in campaign for World Expo 2030 despite bid failure

PHOTOSExpo 2030 vote

Rights experts criticize China for denying torture in North Korea

Rights experts criticize China for denying torture in North Korea

Human rights advocates were shocked last month to find out that hundreds of North Korean escapees were forcibly deported by China after three years of pandemic border restrictions came to an end. Recently, they were shocked again by Beijing’s claim that the principle of non-refoulement cannot be applied to its policy because there is “no evidence of torture” in North Korea.

2023-11-28 16:56

Sanrio CEO looks to expand cooperation with K-pop artists

Sanrio CEO looks to expand cooperation with K-pop artists

The chief executive officer of Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the Hello Kitty franchise, said Tuesday his company was looking to broaden cooperation with K-pop artists.

2023-11-28 15:52

Yoon says Busan Expo aimed at bringing balanced development, rapid growth

Yoon says Busan Expo aimed at bringing balanced development, rapid growth

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday the government's all-out campaign to bring the World Expo 2030 to Busan was aimed at bringing balanced development and rapid growth, as the vote to select the host city was hours away.

2023-11-28 15:50

Final vote for Expo venue to take place today

Korea-India Dialogue focuses on strengthening ties amid post-pandemic realities

Korea-India Dialogue focuses on strengthening ties amid post-pandemic realities

The Korea Foundation (KF) successfully wrapped up the 22nd Korea-India Dialogue in Seoul, Tuesday. The two-day event was co-hosted by the Seoul Forum for International Affairs (SFIA) and the Ananta Centre, aimed at enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors between the two countries.

2023-11-28 14:52

Final vote for Expo venue to take place today

Final vote for Expo venue to take place today

A decisive vote to determine the venue of World Expo 2030 through ballots cast by the representatives of 182 member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) is scheduled to take place Tuesday night.

2023-11-27 17:10

Yoon says Busan Expo aimed at bringing balanced development, rapid growth

Japan's backing shows its positive response to Korea's campaign to host World Expo

Japan's backing shows its positive response to Korea's campaign to host World Expo

Japan's reported pledge to support Korea in the race to host the World Expo 2030 indicates its 'positive response' to Seoul's campaign efforts, Korea's top diplomat said Monday.

2023-11-27 16:43

Final vote for Expo venue to take place today

Rival parties express hopes for Korea's successful bid to host World Expo 2030

Rival parties express hopes for Korea's successful bid to host World Expo 2030

The ruling and the main opposition parties on Monday expressed their hopes for Korea's successful bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the southern port city of Busan, a day before the vote takes place in Paris.

2023-11-27 15:58

Final vote for Expo venue to take place today

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