Exhibition Industry News – May 9, 2025
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Exhibition Industry Latest News (May 9, 2025)
Today's exhibition news (May 9, 2025) highlights a variety of exhibitions and fairs currently taking place or scheduled across Korea. At COEX in Seoul, events such as "The Maison," "Seoul Money Show," and "AI EXPO KOREA 2025" are being held. At COEX Magok, the "Cafe & Dessert Fair" is underway. The "APEC Automotive Dialogue" is being hosted at the Jeju International Convention Center, while the "Marine Leisure & Tourism Expo" is taking place at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention (SETEC). In addition, KINTEX is holding events such as "PlayX4" and the "CoBaby Fair." The Daejeon Convention Center is hosting the "World Together Festival," and BEXCO in Busan is holding the "Busan International Machinery Fair." These events show that Korea’s exhibition industry remains vibrant and active across various sectors.
Exhibition Openings
[Photo] Premium Living Exhibition ‘The Maison 2025’ Opens
Marking its fourth edition this year, ‘The Maison’ is a premium home styling exhibition held in conjunction with the 'Home·Table Deco Fair.' It is co-hosted by RX, the global exhibition organizer behind Maison&Objet in Paris, and a Korean exhibition company...
Source: Related to Exhibition Organizer | Date: 2025-05-08 17:13:00 | Read Article
[Photo] Premium Living Exhibition ‘The Maison 2025’ Kicks Off at COEX
The fourth edition of ‘The Maison’ is being held as a follow-up exhibition to the 'Home·Table Deco Fair,' hosted by RX, the organizer of Paris Maison&Objet, along with a domestic exhibition organizer...
Source: Related to Exhibition Organizer | Date: 2025-05-08 19:32:00 | Read Article
Photo News from the Goyang International Flower Expo
Visitors are flocking to the ‘Goyang Special City Promotion Booth’ at the 2025 Goyang International Flower Expo. The booth features interactive events such as chroma key photo shoots and lucky roulette to promote the city of Goyang...
Source: 2025 Goyang Flower Expo | Date: 2025-05-08 20:12:00 | Read Article
2025 World Harmony Festival and Daejeon World Expo to Be Held
The Daejeon Metropolitan City Social Services Agency and the Daejeon Foreign Residents Support Center will host the ‘2025 World Harmony Festival: Daejeon World Expo’ at Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) on May 17. The event will feature 31 booths focused on Latin America...
Source: Daejeon Convention Center | Date: 2025-05-08 18:10:00 | Read Article
Ulsan Port Authority Co-hosts Marine Leisure Tourism Expo and Operates PR Booth
Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announced on the 6th that it will participate in the ‘2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo,’ co-hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the Urban Regeneration Industry Promotion Association, and four port authorities. The expo runs from the 7th...
Source: 2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo | Date: 2025-05-08 22:26:00 | Read Article
[NewsLock Report] ‘The Maison’ Living Expo Covers Everything from Studio Apartments to Newlyweds’ Homes
‘The Maison’ is hosted by RX and CASA Living and features 350 global living brands under the theme “Better Spaces, Better Lives,” offering diverse concepts that reflect consumer lifestyles. The exhibition is held at COEX...
Source: Related to Exhibition Organizer | Date: 2025-05-08 17:28:00 | Read Article
KOAMEX Transforms into a ‘Digital’ Medical Exhibition
Hosted by Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Industry Promotion Foundation (K-MEDI HUB), the Korea International Advanced Digital Medical Device & Industry Expo (KOADMEX) will focus on digital healthcare and diagnostic equipment. The organizer stated that...
Source: Industry-related Article | Date: 2025-05-08 17:24:00 | Read Article
[On-Site] ‘The Maison 2025’ Proposes a New Vision for K-Living
Hosted by RX K-Fairs, a joint venture of K-Fairs and RX, along with CASA Living, the event features 350 brands leading global living trends. The Maison emphasizes high-end, taste-based consumer products...
Source: K-Fairs | Date: 2025-05-08 16:22:00 | Read Article
Top Brands Gather at KINTEX for the CoBaby Baby Fair & Early Education Expo
Hosted by Messe Esang, Korea’s largest exhibition organizer, the 86th CoBaby Baby Fair & Early Education Expo, the biggest event of its kind in Gyeonggi Province, opened today at KINTEX. Brands like Nutricia (maker of Aptamil) and BebeSup are participating...
Source: Messe Esang | Date: 2025-05-08 12:16:00 | Read Article
2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo Opens! The Future of the Industry on Display
The 2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo began on May 7 at Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention (SETEC) and will run through May 10. This year’s event follows the implementation of the Marine Leisure Tourism Promotion Act in January, positioning the industry as a national growth driver...
Source: 2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo | Date: 2025-05-09 07:50:00 | Read Article
KOBA 2025 to Be Held at COEX from May 20 to 23
The 33rd Korea International Broadcasting, Media, Audio & Lighting Show, co-hosted by the Korean Broadcast Engineers Association and Korea E&EX, will take place at COEX from May 20 to 23...
Source: Korea E&EX | Date: 2025-05-08 15:48:00 | Read Article
[Photo] InterBattery Europe 2025 Opens
COEX, the Korea Battery Industry Association, and KOTRA announced the opening of ‘InterBattery Europe 2025’ at Messe München in Germany from May 7 for three days. LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and others are participating...
Source: Korea Battery Industry Association | Date: 2025-05-08 14:39:00 | Read Article
KOBA 2025 Media Conference to Be Held on May 21–22 at COEX
The KOBA 2025 Media Conference, co-hosted by the Korean Broadcast Engineers Association and Korea E&EX, will be held at Conference Rooms 317 and 318 on the 3rd floor of COEX on May 21 and 22. The event is part of the Korea International Broadcasting, Media, Audio & Lighting Show...
Source: COEX | Date: 2025-05-09 08:46:00 | Read Article
Living Exhibition ‘The Maison 2025’ Opens at COEX
Hosted by RX K-Fairs, a joint venture of K-Fairs and RX, along with CASA Living, ‘The Maison’ is joined by 350 domestic and global brands leading the trends in living. The exhibition emphasizes consumer experiences based on individual preferences...
Source: K-Fairs | Date: 2025-05-08 15:54:00 | Read Article
Corporate Participation
PIAspace to Demonstrate Real-Time Anomalous Behavior Detection Solution ‘MACS’ at AI EXPO KOREA 2025… “Showcasing Effectiveness and Scalability”
PIAspace Co., Ltd. (CEO Hyunsoo Yoo) announced its participation in the 'AI EXPO KOREA 2025 (International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition)', which will be held from May 14 (Wed) to 16 (Fri) at COEX, Seoul. PIAspace will...
Source: Article on AI EXPO KOREA | Date: 2025-05-08 18:38:00 | View Article
SAMICK HDS to Showcase ‘UV-Curable GRP’ at 2025 International Electric Power Exhibition… “Eco-Friendly Exterior Finishing System with Detachable and Recyclable Features”
SAMICK HDS Co., Ltd. (CEO Youngrae Jin) announced its participation in the '2025 International Electric Power Exhibition (EPTK 2025)', which will be held for three days from May 14 (Wed) to 16 (Fri). SAMICK HDS will...
Source: Article on 2025 International Electric Power Exhibition | Date: 2025-05-08 17:36:00 | View Article
Serving Robot 'Erion' Draws Attention with Smart Store Benefits for Small Business Owners at Daegu Franchise Fair
Autonomous robot control platform company Polaris3D Co., Ltd. announced on May 8 its participation in the ‘2025 KFA Franchise Startup Fair Daegu’, held in Daegu Metropolitan City from May 8 to 10. At the KFA Franchise Fair...
Source: Article on 2025 KFA Franchise Startup Fair Daegu | Date: 2025-05-08 14:01:00 | View Article
4S Mapper Unveils 3 AI Technologies for Infrastructure and Environment… Envisioning the Future of Smart Cities
Participating in the '8th International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition (AI EXPO KOREA 2025)', 4S Mapper will showcase a range of GeoAI-based solutions aimed at solving practical problems in key infrastructure sites such as airports, roads, and water resources...
Source: Article on AI EXPO KOREA | Date: 2025-05-08 18:26:00 | View Article
Shinho System to Reveal Signal Converters and Surge Protectors (SPD) at 2025 International Electric Power Exhibition… “Strengthening Global Market Presence”
Shinho System Co., Ltd. (CEO Wonhyun Kyung) announced its participation in the '2025 International Electric Power Exhibition (EPTK 2025)', to be held from May 14 (Wed) to 16 (Fri). Founded in 1988, Shinho System...
Source: Article on 2025 International Electric Power Exhibition | Date: 2025-05-08 13:00:00 | View Article
Korea Deep Learning to Join 'AI EXPO KOREA 2025'… Showcasing VLM OCR Solution 'DEEP OCR+' and Industry Applications
Now in its 8th year, AI EXPO KOREA is the country’s largest AI-specialized exhibition aimed at fostering the domestic AI ecosystem and industry development. Over 300 companies and institutions from 11 countries will participate across 450 booths. Korea Deep Learning will...
Source: Article on the Exhibition | Date: 2025-05-09 08:46:00 | View Article
MYSTER to Introduce Electric Safety Inspection Platform ‘JikimE’ at 2025 International Electric Power Exhibition… “Aiming to Expand Across More Countries and Sectors”
MYSTER (CEO Kwangyeol Yoo) announced its participation in the '2025 International Electric Power Exhibition (EPTK 2025)', held from May 14 (Wed) to 16 (Fri). MYSTER will showcase its AI-based safety inspection platform...
Source: Article on 2025 International Electric Power Exhibition | Date: 2025-05-08 19:00:00 | View Article
[BUTECH 2025 Preview] Woojin Plaimm Co., Ltd. to Participate in BUTECH 2025 as the Largest Exhibitor
Woojin Plaimm Co., Ltd., Korea's No.1 injection molding machine manufacturer, announced it will participate as the largest exhibitor at the 12th Busan International Machinery Fair (BUTECH 2025), which will take place at BEXCO, Busan, from May 20 (Tue) to 23 (Fri)...
Source: Article on the 12th Busan International Machinery Fair | Date: 2025-05-08 19:30:00 | View Article
SK Networks Accelerates AI Strategy with AI.Device… Unveils Wellness Robot ‘NamooX’
Following its NamooX showcase, the wellness robot was exhibited at the ‘2025 World IT Show’ held at COEX, attracting public attention. Pre-orders will begin in June, followed by the official release in July. The robot is also set to be introduced in the U.S. and Malaysia...
Source: Article on COEX | Date: 2025-05-09 08:42:00 | View Article
[Weekly Today] [Startup] Superb AI Participates in 'International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition' for the 5th Consecutive Year
Vision AI all-in-one solution startup Superb AI will participate in the 'International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition' for the fifth consecutive year. On May 8, Superb AI announced its participation in ‘AI EXPO KOREA 2025’, which will be held for three days from May 15 to 17 at COEX, Seoul...
Source: Article on AI EXPO KOREA | Date: 2025-05-08 20:44:00 | View Article
Niantic to Showcase 'Monster Hunter Now' at 2025 PlayX4 Expo
Niantic announced on May 8 that it will present the real-world monster hunting game 'Monster Hunter Now', co-developed with Capcom, at the ‘2025 PlayX4 Expo’ held at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1 in Ilsan from May 22 to 25. This year’s event...
Source: Article on 2025 PlayX4 Expo | Date: 2025-05-08 19:08:00 | View Article
Industry Trends
"A 59 Trillion KRW Domestic Market by 2030"… A Market with Overwhelming Potential in the Trump Era
Thanks to Trump, a new chapter is opening for the crypto market. By 2030, the institutional investment market is expected to reach 59 trillion KRW, with stablecoins also showing strong potential. At the 2025 Seoul Money Show, optimism dominated discussions around crypto investments, with expectations rising for a new era of virtual assets under the Trump administration in the U.S.
Source: Article related to 2025 Seoul Money Show | Date: 2025-05-09 06:42:00 | Read Article
K-Shipbuilding Dream Team Embarks on Developing the World’s Best Liquid Hydrogen Carrier
Last year, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced the "Strategy to Lead Super-Gap in Liquid Hydrogen Carriers" (Nov. 2024, Hydrogen Economy Committee). The strategy aims to push forward the development of next-generation ships in collaboration with the nation's top three shipbuilders (Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, Hanwha Ocean), universities, and research institutions, according to the ministry's statement.
Source: Article related to the Ministry of Industry | Date: 2025-05-09 08:02:00 | Read Article
"Capture the World's Largest Population"… Korean Home Appliance Brands Head to India Despite Risks
According to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), India's home appliance market is projected to grow from USD 11 billion in 2019 to USD 21 billion by 2025—almost doubling in just five years. The rapid economic growth and increasing purchasing power of the young middle class are driving this expansion.
Source: Article related to KOTRA | Date: 2025-05-09 06:02:00 | Read Article
Government / Local Government Support Policies
Goseong County Promotes Itself as a Premier Healing and Wellness Tourism Hub on the Southern Coast
Goseong County in Gyeongnam Province is participating in the ‘2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo’ held at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention Center (SETEC) from May 7 to 10. The ‘2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo’ is the largest integrated marine tourism exhibition in Korea, hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries...
Source: Article related to the 2025 Marine Leisure Tourism Expo | Date: 2025-05-08 18:05:00 | Read Article
Daejeon City Accelerates Support for Battery Companies Entering the European Market
This year’s exhibition is co-hosted by the Korea Battery Industry Association, COEX, and KOTRA, and is expected to feature 400 booths from approximately 200 companies, attracting over 110,000 global visitors. Daejeon City plans to operate a unified pavilion to help local companies showcase their technologies and expand overseas...
Source: Article related to the Korea Battery Industry Association | Date: 2025-05-08 15:30:00 | Read Article
Overseas Expansion
[HelloT] Taewoong Logistics Participates in InterBattery Europe for the Second Consecutive Year, Strengthening the K-Battery Supply Chain
Taewoong Logistics is participating in 'InterBattery Europe 2025', a global battery industry exhibition held in Munich, Germany until May 9. The company is showcasing its customized logistics services specialized in the secondary battery industry and its competitive edge...
Source: Article related to InterBattery Europe 2025 | Date: 2025-05-08 18:58:00 | Read Article
Soaring K-Beauty… Cosmetics Continue to Break Export Records
The photo shows a French buyer consulting with a representative of a Korean company during the K-Beauty export consultation session held at the 2025 Seoul Indie Beauty Show on March 13 at COEX Magok, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. [Seoul=Newsis] Despite high U.S. tariffs...
Source: Article related to COEX Magok | Date: 2025-05-08 21:10:00 | Read Article
Taewoong Logistics Showcases Battery Logistics Expertise at InterBattery Europe
With global supply chain solutions including international battery material transport, Taewoong Logistics, a comprehensive logistics company, is participating in 'InterBattery Europe 2025' held in Munich, Germany from May 7 to 9 to target the global market...
Source: Article related to InterBattery Europe 2025 | Date: 2025-05-08 17:18:00 | Read Article
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions)
National Rehabilitation Center to Host ‘2025 Care Robot Policy Symposium’ on May 29
This symposium will be held in conjunction with the '2025 Homecare, Rehabilitation & Welfare Exhibition' at COEX Hall B, providing expanded networking opportunities with experts in care robot policy, clinical fields, and industry...
Source: Article related to the 2025 Homecare, Rehabilitation & Welfare Exhibition | Date: 2025-05-08 15:32:00 | Read Article
Major International Conference in Photonics and Electromagnetics to Be Held in Korea for the First Time
‘PIERS 2027’ is scheduled to be held for five days in May 2027 at the Daejeon Convention Center. The event is expected to attract approximately 1,300 international participants from 40 countries, generating an estimated economic impact of about KRW 5.3 billion (approx....
Source: Article related to Daejeon Convention Center | Date: 2025-05-08 19:42:00 | Read Article
2025 APEC Automotive Dialogue to Be Held in Jeju—International Cooperation on Future and Autonomous Vehicles
Coinciding with the Second Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM2) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2025, the 41st APEC Automotive Dialogue (AD) will be held at the Jeju International Convention Center from May 9 to 10, focusing on international cooperation in future and autonomous vehicles...
Source: Article related to the Convention Center | Date: 2025-05-09 08:46:00 | Read Article
Can Care Robots Be the Solution to a Super-Aged Society? ‘2025 Care Robot Policy Symposium’ to Be Held
The symposium, linked to the '2025 Homecare, Rehabilitation & Welfare Exhibition' (May 29–31) at COEX Hall B, aims to provide opportunities for broader exchange among policy, clinical, and industry experts in the care robot sector...
Source: Article related to the 2025 Homecare, Rehabilitation & Welfare Exhibition | Date: 2025-05-08 10:10:00 | Read Article
Exhibition Marketing
"Prize Giveaway Worth 100 Million KRW… Continues Through the Weekend"
Admission is 10,000 KRW, but visitors can enter for free by registering online in advance through the official website. Those with an e-invitation, or attendees of 'The Maison' and the 'Seoul Money Show' held concurrently at COEX by All That Travel, can also enter for free...
Source: Article related to The Maison | Date: 2025-05-09 06:02:00 | Read Article
KRA Operates ‘Horse Industry Pavilion’ at Gyeonggi Children’s Expo
The Korea Racing Authority (KRA) is running the Horse Industry Pavilion at the ‘2025 Gyeonggi Children’s Expo’ held at Suwon Convention Center until May 11. According to KRA on the 9th, the pavilion features educational experiences focused on learning and growth through interaction with ponies...
Source: Article related to Suwon Convention Center | Date: 2025-05-09 07:54:00 | Read Article
[FETV] Friny, Swallow, and Mixer Host ‘Quick & Easy DIY Healthy Meal’ Experience Event
Friny, a low-sugar, high-protein meal replacement brand, will host a hands-on event titled "Quick & Easy DIY Healthy Meal" on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The event will take place at the 2025 Café Dessert Fair (CADIFE) in Magok COEX, in collaboration with low-sugar brands Swallow and Mixer...
Source: Article related to Café Dessert Fair | Date: 2025-05-08 15:02:00 | Read Article
Others
Maeil Business Delivers Knowledge of the World (Mae-Se-Ji, May 9)
"Reduce U.S. assets and increase holdings in emerging markets such as Europe, Korea, and India." At the '2025 Seoul Money Show' held on May 8 at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, under the theme of 'Winning Investment Strategies in Times of Turmoil,' domestic and international economic and financial experts advised on shifting global asset allocations...
Source: Article related to the 2025 Seoul Money Show | Date: 2025-05-09 07:01:00 | Read Article
"Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?"
On the morning of May 8, a visitor examines a coffee machine at the ‘Café Dessert Fair’ which opened at COEX Magok in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The fair, which also features the Global Coffee Championship, runs through May 11...
Source: Article related to COEX Magok | Date: 2025-05-09 03:03:00 | Read Article
Others
Maeil Business Delivers Knowledge of the World (Mae-Se-Ji, May 9)
"Reduce U.S. assets and increase the proportion of assets in emerging markets such as Europe, Korea, and India." At the '2025 Seoul Money Show,' which opened on May 8 at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, under the theme 'Winning Investment Strategies in Times of Turbulence,' domestic and international financial experts provided advice on asset allocation...
Source: Article related to the 2025 Seoul Money Show | Date: 2025-05-09 07:01:00 | Read Article
"Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?"
On the morning of May 8, a visitor looks at a coffee machine at the ‘Café Dessert Fair,’ which opened at COEX Magok in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. This fair, which includes the Global Coffee Championship, will continue through May 11...
Source: Article related to COEX Magok | Date: 2025-05-09 03:03:00 | Read Article