Korea will continue with its all-out efforts to support Busan’s bid to host the World Expo 2030, until the election for the international event’s host city, which is now less than a month away, according to government and industry officials, Sunday.
Busan is gaining global recognition for its historical heritage and tourist attractions making the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and taking second place in a list of popular global travel destinations.
Phan Van Mai, the chairman of the People s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has sought cooperation with Korea s two major cities: Seoul and Busan.
The successful pursuit of the 2030 Busan Expo bid could significantly bolster South Korea’s global ambitions. Regardless of the outcome, Seoul must continue to rejuvenate Busan’s regional economy.
Korea will share its know-how with African countries regarding the global transition to low-carbon energy and food security, during the 2023 Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference, which started in Busan, Tuesday.