At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.
BTS, the South Korean music band, was formally named as the 2030 Busan World Expo's honorary public relations ambassador. It was revealed last month that BTS will lead a global performance in October to boost their country's ambition to host the 2030 World Expo in the port city of Busan. The members are honoured to be designated as ambassadors for World Expo 2030 Busan,
World Expo is held every five years and attracts millions of visitors New Delhi, July 19 (PTI): South Korean music sensation BTS on Tuesday was formally appointed as an honorary public relations ambassador of the 2030 Busan World Expo. Last month, it was announced that the septet will headline a global concert to support their country’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo in the port city of Busan in October. The appointment ceremony was held at BTS studio HYBE Co Ltd.’s 19th floor conference hall, co-hosted by the 2030 Busan World Expo Bidding Committee and Busan City. According to a press release from the Busan Metropolitan City, the event was attended by all BTS members, Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, co-chair of the 2030 Busan World Expo, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Choi Tae-won, Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon, and HYBE CEO Park Ji-won. Park Hyung-joon said the city of Busan has been working together with BTS as partners at the World Expo for the leap of mank
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