Postponement of 'Korea Innovation Industry Expo' Scheduled for 17-19 Due to Impact of Novel Coronavirus

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The 'Korea Innovation Industry Expo,' which was scheduled to be held at COEX in Seoul from the 17th to the 19th, has been temporarily postponed due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia).

KOTRA, the Korea Information and Communication Promotion Association, and four other co-hosting organizations of the Korea Innovation Industry Expo announced on the 5th that they have decided to postpone the exhibition, prioritizing public safety amid the recent spread of the novel coronavirus.

The event was intended to provide a business platform by introducing advanced innovative technologies and products of domestic companies and supporting promising small and startup companies in securing sales channels. About 80 innovative companies were scheduled to participate, with the expo set to take place at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, from the 17th to the 19th.

However, amid growing public anxiety due to the recent spread of the novel coronavirus, the co-hosting organizations agreed that protecting public safety is the highest priority, leading to this decision.

The co-hosting organizations will strive to minimize difficulties faced by companies due to this postponement and plan to prepare to present the Korea Innovation Industry Expo again at an appropriate time in the future.

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