In hopes of clutching the much-coveted crown of hosting World Expo 2030, Busan is actively seeking support from countries around the world through self-promotion activities. Busan Metropolitan City said that Mayor Park Heong-joon plans to leave for Central and South America on Sept. 25 for a promotional tour through to Oct. 5. An official from Expo Bid Planning Division under the city government s 2030 Expo Bid Promotion Headquarters told The Korea Times that a delegation of representatives of the country s central government, Busan city government and private enterprises will visit the region. The division is currently grouping attendees to join the tour, according to the official.