SEOUL, April 13 (AJP) - South Korea opened its national pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Sunday, aiming to showcase its technological innovation, cultural heritage, and vision for a sustainable future over the course of the six-month international event.
Organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, the opening ceremony marked the start of a 184-day exhibition set within one of the expo’s signature structures, the Grand Ring, on Yumeshima, a man-made island in western Osaka.
Held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” the 2025 Osaka Expo runs through October 13 and features participation from 158 countries, regions, and international organizations.
South Korea’s pavilion comprises three exhibition halls and seeks to deliver a message of authentic connection — bridging tradition and modernity, people and technology, and Korea with the world.
Spanning 3,501 square meters, the pavilion features a large media facade displaying Korea’s four seasons, cultural legacy, and advanced technologies through immersive visual storytelling.
Architectural elements such as hanbok garments and traditional lanterns are used to express the subtle elegance of Korean aesthetics.
The South Korean government has planned more than 30 official events centered around “Korea Day” on May 13.
Highlights include a Korea-Japan friendship banquet, a K-pop and J-pop concert titled “Korea Day M Concert,” a reenactment of the historic Joseon Tongsinsa diplomatic voyage, and themed events promoting Korean food and tourism.
Korean officials say the expo offers a prime opportunity to promote Korean innovation and soft power on a global stage, while also serving as a platform for renewed Korea-Japan cultural and diplomatic engagement.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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