World Expo 2030 Busan Korea to showcase Korea s advance
A road never traveled, a great challenge |
By bidding to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, South Korea is striving for an opportunity that will enhance its national competitiveness and the city’s global brand status. As the nation’s second-largest city, Busan will be the first city in Korea to hold a World Expo if the bid succeeds. It is Korea’s first attempt to host a World Expo after 137 years of taking part in such events, starting with the Chicago Expo in 1893.
A World Expo is one of the world’s three “mega-events,” along with the World Cup and the Olympics. It is where people gather to discuss the achievements and future prospects of humankind. It further serves as an economic and cultural platform to present visions for the future and possible solutions to the issues faced by countries around the world.