Citizen Promotion Committee: "Expo Economic Effect 61 Trillion, Securing Southeast Growth Axis"

7th Busan Expo Pan-Citizen Promotion Committee Press Conference
"Economic Effect 61 Trillion, 55 Million Visitors, 500,000 Jobs Created"

At the press conference of the 2030 Busan World Expo Citizen Support Committee held on the 7th at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Haeundae-gu, Busan, participants are speaking. From the left, Juhan Je, Volunteer Committee Chairman; Park Jaeyul, Citizen Committee Chairman; Park Eunha, Executive Committee Chairwoman; Kim Ita, Research Committee Chairman. Photo by Song Seungseop

Park Eun-ha, Executive Committee Chair of the 2030 Busan World Expo Citizen Promotion Committee, emphasized on the 7th that "the Expo can create a growth axis centered on Busan and the southeastern region."

At a press conference held at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Busan that day, Chair Park said, "Korea, which has hit a growth wall, has so far had only one growth axis," adding, "By continuously creating third and fourth growth axes through the Expo, we may become an advanced nation. The Expo is essential for the future and growth of the Republic of Korea."

Chair Park continued, "There will be an economic effect of 61 trillion won, 55 million visitors, and 500,000 jobs created," explaining, "More importantly, it means becoming a country that can showcase the Republic of Korea's brand power and a future blueprint leading global civilization." She added, "There is also the effect of raising the international capabilities of Busan citizens to a higher level."

Since the Busan Expo site inspection has been completed, the Citizen Promotion Committee will start securing overseas votes for success in the bid until the candidate site vote in November. Chair Park said, "The biggest task is to get member countries to cast their votes for Busan," and added, "It is very important to shape public opinion through major overseas media." However, she stated, "When forming public opinion, rather than pointing out the shortcomings of rival countries, we will focus on promoting how great Busan is."

Researcher Kim Ita said, "The National Council of Provincial and City Governments has promised to promote through each city's network", and mentioned, "We will actively promote through various festivals and promotional lectures held by the Expo Promotion Committee."

Civil Committee Chair Park Jae-yul said, "Patrick Schpeicht, the BIE inspection team leader, even knew that BTS members Jimin and Jungkook are from Busan," adding, "Since BTS is preparing for the Expo bid in the country of ARMY fans and this is being reported abroad, it would be great if these things harmonize well."

Meanwhile, it is known that Team Leader Schpeicht left the Citizen Promotion Committee with the impression that the citizens who welcomed the inspection team were "very impressive." Chair Park said, "They felt that the citizens were not mobilized," and added, "The inspection team also read that Busan citizens truly have a strong desire."

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