The city of Busan, South Korea, submitted its candidature to host the World Expo 2023 in June 2021. The theme of the expo is “The Living Ocean and Coast: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities,” and it will focus on the importance of the ocean and coast as sources of life, culture, and economic development. The expo is expected to feature a variety of exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, and other events that showcase the latest technologies and innovations related to marine resources and sustainability.

What is the World Expo 2030?

The World Expo, also known as the Universal Exposition, is a large-scale international exhibition that takes place every five years in a different host city around the world. The World Expo is organized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), a United Nations agency that promotes international cooperation and cultural exchange through the organization of world expositions.

The World Expo showcases the latest advances in science, technology, industry, and culture, and provides a platform for countries and organizations to showcase their achievements and promote their ideas to a global audience. The World Expo also serves as a forum for international dialogue and cooperation on a variety of issues, including economic development, sustainability, and cultural exchange.

Each World Expo has a theme that reflects the challenges and opportunities facing humanity at the time, and the expo features a variety of exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, and other events that explore and celebrate this theme. Past World Expos have covered a wide range of themes, including innovation, technology, culture, and sustainability.

Busan, South Korea applied to host the World Expo in 2023 because it saw it as an opportunity to showcase the city and its culture to a global audience, as well as to promote economic development and tourism. Hosting the World Expo can also be seen as a way for a city to demonstrate its leadership and innovation in a particular area, such as science, technology, or culture.

In addition, hosting the World Expo can provide a city with the opportunity to showcase its strengths and capabilities to the world, and to attract investment and partnerships with other countries and organizations. The theme of the World Expo 2023 in Busan is “3WS”: well-developed, well-placed and well-experienced.

Facts about Busan

Busan is the second largest city in Korea.  As of 2021, the population of Busan is estimated to be around 3.5 million people with 40 million tourists visiting from all over the world. Busan is one of the world’s busiest transshipment ports, as the fifth-largest container port in the world. and has the potential to lead a 10 million mega city industrialization belt.

The city of Busan covers an area of 790.6 square kilometers (305.8 square miles). Busan has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in July is around 28°C (82°F), and the average temperature in January is around 5°C (41°F).

Busan is a major economic hub in South Korea and is home to a number of large multinational corporations like LG and Samsung.

Busan is served by a number of transportation systems, including an international airport, a subway system, buses, and ferries. Some of the landmarks and attractions in Busan include 7 beaches (Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach, etc..), 7 bridges and 10 mountains. Check out our Busan tour details Weekend Trip in South Korea : Seoul and Busan.

World Expo 2023 Busan : 3Ws

There are a number of reasons why Busan World Expo could be a suitable host for 2023.

1. Well-developed. Busan has a well-developed transportation network and modern infrastructure, including a new international airport and a large convention center, which would be able to accommodate the large number of visitors expected to attend the World Expo 2030. Environmental sustainability: Busan has a strong focus on environmental sustainability, and hosting the World Expo could provide an opportunity to showcase the city’s efforts in this area and to promote sustainable development.

   Busan city

1. Well-placed. Busan is a coastal city with a long history of maritime trade and commerce. With a population of over 3.5 million people a major economic hub in the region. It is home to a number of large multinational corporations and is a major center for trade, industry, and tourism. In addition to its economic importance, Busan is also known for its cultural attractions and is home to a number of temples, museums, parks, and other landmarks.

1. Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan

    

   Well-experienced. As a major city in South Korea, the city of Busan has experience in hosting large-scale events. Some examples of large events that have been held in Busan include:

   1. The Busan International Film Festival: This is an annual film festival that takes place in Busan and is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in Asia.
   2. The Busan One Asia Festival: This is an annual music festival that takes place in Busan and features performances by some of the biggest names in K-pop and other genres of music.
   3. The Busan Marathon: This is an annual marathon that takes place in Busan and attracts thousands of runners from around the world.

   Busan Film Festival (BFF)

   In addition to these events, Busan has also hosted other large-scale events, such as international sporting events and conferences.  This experience in hosting large events would likely be helpful in preparing for the World Expo 2023, which is expected to attract a large number of visitors and involve a variety of exhibitions, performances, and other events.

   On November 2023,  we hope that Busan will be selected to host the World Expo 2030.