Korean Prime Minister Appeals to 170 BIE Member Countries for Support in Hosting 2030 Busan Expo

'For the 2030 Busan Expo Bid'
(Seoul=Yonhap News) Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (center), Chairman Choi Tae-won of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (right), and Busan Mayor Park Hyung-joon are taking a commemorative photo at the InterContinental Hotel in Paris on the 20th (local time). At the International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) General Assembly held from the 20th to the 21st, Korea is campaigning to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan. 2022.6.20 [Provided by the Prime Minister's Office. Resale and DB prohibited]
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[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kim Hyewon] Prime Minister Han Duck-soo appealed for support from representatives of 170 member countries to host the 2030 Busan World Expo at the International Bureau of Expositions (BIE) General Assembly held in Paris, France, on the 21st (local time).

On the same day, Prime Minister Han gave the second presentation (PT) for Busan Expo hosting on behalf of the Korean government at the BIE General Assembly held at the Palais des Congr?s in Paris. Busan took the last turn after competing cities Rome (Italy) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). As the first speaker during the 20-minute PT, Prime Minister Han stated, "Korea is a country that can serve as a bridge between developing and developed countries," and added, "Korea hopes to share its experiences with member countries to solve common problems of humanity."

Prime Minister Han emphasized, "Since the mid-20th century, the Republic of Korea has overcome difficult challenges such as war, poverty, and economic crises to grow into one of the world's top 10 economies," and said, "The secret to Korea's growth lies in the united efforts of the entire nation focusing on education, innovation, and cooperation with the world."

He mentioned that 2030 is the year for achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and that the 2030 World Expo will be the first expo held after the 100th anniversary of the BIE's founding. He argued, "The 2030 World Expo should be a platform where the world gathers wisdom to inspire the next century and devise concrete solutions to common problems facing humanity."

He also emphasized the new government's commitment to hosting the Busan Expo. Prime Minister Han said, "The newly launched government of the Republic of Korea last month has a strong will to host the 2030 Busan World Expo and has selected the hosting of the 2030 World Expo as a core national agenda." Furthermore, he announced that Chairman Chey Tae-won of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry will co-lead the bid committee, and that all of Korea's capabilities will be mobilized to secure the 2030 World Expo in Busan.

Prime Minister Han introduced the theme of the 2030 Busan Expo as "The Great Transformation of the World, Voyage Toward a Better Future," and explained that it will proceed under three sub-themes: "Sustainable Life with Nature," "Technology for Humanity," and "A Place of Care and Sharing." He continued, "By revolutionizing human lifestyles and social structures through technological advancement and global cooperation, we propose to resolve imbalances and disharmony and create a future where humans, technology, and nature coexist in harmony."

Prime Minister Han said, "We are actively exchanging with countries around the world through innovative technology and creative culture," and added, "Through the annual hosting of the International Climate Change Expo and other efforts, we share the vision for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 with the international community and spare no effort to promote global solidarity and cooperation." He emphasized, "At this moment of great global transformation, the Republic of Korea is ready to breathe with the world and draw a blueprint for a better future together with the global community." He concluded by saying, "We hope to meet the world in Busan, Republic of Korea, in 2030."

Fluent in English and having served as the ambassador to the OECD delegation in Paris, Prime Minister Han delivered his speech in both English and French for about 4 minutes and 40 seconds. The host city for the 2030 Expo will be finally decided next November after the submission of the bid book, the third presentation, on-site inspections, and the fourth and fifth presentations in sequence. The selection requires the attendance of at least two-thirds of the member countries and a two-thirds majority vote.

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