Suncheon Garden Expo, Korea Garden Plant Exhibition and Appraisal Opens

Participation of 37 Corporate Universities, Exhibition of 560 Species of Ornamental Plants

The '2023 Korea Garden Plant Exhibition and Evaluation (hosted by the National Sejong Arboretum),' showcasing the 2023 garden plant trends, opened on the 19th and will be held until the 29th of this month at the 2023 Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo site.

The Garden Plant Exhibition and Evaluation is a K-Garden Plant platform connecting gardeners seeking special garden plants with companies that breed, produce, or distribute new plants. It is very unusual for the exhibition and evaluation, which had been held annually at the National Sejong Arboretum, to be hosted at the Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo site.

[Photo by Suncheon City]

This exhibition and evaluation is the largest in the country, with participation from 37 companies and universities, showcasing approximately 560 garden plant species. During the exhibition period, visitors can see native plants (138 species), domestically bred varieties (130 species), and internationally introduced varieties (291 species) that reflect global trends.

The opening ceremony was attended by Ryu Gwang-su, Director of the Korea Arboretum and Garden Management Institute; Cheon Je-young, Secretary General of the Expo Organizing Committee; and Ahn Sang-hyun, Head of the Eastern Region Headquarters of Jeollanam-do Province.

Main events included the introduction of outstanding plants highly rated at the expert evaluation held in advance (on the 18th), the awarding of plaques of merit to companies contributing to the spread of garden plants and variety breeding, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The organizing committee plans to distribute explanatory materials and provide on-site explanations by garden guides to enhance visitors' understanding of garden plants during the exhibition period.

Secretary General Cheon Je-young said, "We are very pleased to hold the exhibition and evaluation here at the Expo site," adding, "We will strive to promote the establishment of K-Garden culture through carbon neutrality by distributing native plants and expanding the garden industry."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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