Gyeongbuk Province Kicks Off 'Korea Maritime and Fisheries Expo' in Gyeongju

Special Exhibition on Seafood, Equipment, and Marine Leisure, Diverse Side Events

Discovering New Marine Industries, Fostering Excellent Companies, Establishing Marine and Fisheries Hub

The Korea Marine and Fisheries Expo, which comprehensively covers the current status and new technologies in the marine and fisheries industry, will be held in Gyeongbuk.

The Gyeongbuk Province announced that the "2023 Korea Marine and Fisheries Expo," aimed at creating future value for the marine and fisheries industry leading the East Sea era and fostering related industries, will be held at the Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention Center (HICO) for three days from May 31 to June 2.

Following last year, the second 2023 Korea Marine and Fisheries Expo will feature over 100 companies in the marine and fisheries sector, including △ seafood and processed foods △ fisheries equipment △ marine leisure and tourism, with various exhibition halls. Visitors can also enjoy promotional halls from six cities and counties in Gyeongbuk and an ornamental fish exhibition hall.

This year, the "28th Sea Day Commemoration Ceremony" will be held in Gyeongju on the same day, expected to be attended by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries and related officials. About 60 institutions and companies from the Gyeongbuk region, including the East Sea Industry Research Institute, Gyeongbuk Economic Promotion Agency, six cities and counties, and the Fisheries Resources Research Institute, will introduce the current status of Gyeongbuk's marine and fisheries industry.

On the 31st, in line with the marine and fisheries development policy direction of the great transformation of fisheries in Gyeongsangbuk-do, the "Gyeongsangbuk-do Marine and Fisheries Future Policy Forum" will discuss the plan and direction for establishing the Gyeongsangbuk-do Smart Fisheries Processing Complex, selected as a public project in April, and ways to revitalize the fisheries processing industry. A purchase consultation meeting for fisheries companies and freshwater aquaculture startup education will also be held.

Additionally, at the opening ceremony on the same day, the "Gyeongsangbuk-do Marine and Fisheries Person Award" will be presented to discover and honor exemplary individuals who have contributed to the development of Gyeongbuk's marine and fisheries sector.

This year’s awardees include △ Kim Dogwan (64, Pohang) in the fishing vessel fisheries category △ Choi Junsik (62, Pohang) in the aquaculture category △ Park Byungryul (43, Yeongdeok) in the processing, distribution, and export category, with three recipients selected per category.

Various side events for general visitors are also abundantly prepared. At the seafood marketplace, fresh and safe seafood can be purchased at discounted prices.

At the seafood tasting event, visitors can enjoy fresh seafood from the Gyeongbuk region, such as trout gravlax salad and the Gyeongbuk fishing village meal set of three. During the expo, a free giveaway event will provide 1,000 premium red snow crabs daily.

Moreover, on the 31st, famous YouTuber "Jjuyang" and on June 1, "Subingsu" will visit the expo to spend enjoyable time with participating companies and visitors. Various marine leisure exhibits such as jet skis and boats, as well as tourism information, will also be available.

The Korea Marine and Fisheries Expo offers free admission for those who pre-register through the official website by the 30th. Visitors will also receive a 5,000 KRW discount coupon (limited to 5,000 coupons) to support reasonable purchases and enjoyable expo visits.

Lee Kyung-gon, Director of the Marine and Fisheries Bureau of Gyeongbuk Province, said, "Through the Korea Marine and Fisheries Expo, we hope that marine and fisheries stakeholders and visitors can enjoy together, and participating companies can seize opportunities to expand their markets through product promotion."

Schedule and Side Events of the Korea Maritime and Fisheries Expo.

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