Jeonnam Provincial Council Launches '2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo Special Committee'

Chairman Choi Mugyeong and Vice Chairman Choi Dongik
Supporting Successful Hosting and Proposing Multifaceted Policy Alternatives

Jeonnam Provincial Council launched the Special Committee for the Activation of the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo on the 15th. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Council

The Jeollanam-do Provincial Council announced on the 15th the launch of the '2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo Activation Special Committee.'

Choi Mu-gyeong (Democratic Party of Korea, Yeosu 4) was elected as the chairman of the special committee, and Choi Dong-ik (Democratic Party of Korea, proportional representation) was elected as the vice chairman. The committee consists of 10 members: Choi Dong-ik (proportional representation), Song Hyeong-gon (Goheung 1), Shin Ui-jun (Wando 2), Choi Mi-suk (Sinan 2), Kim In-jeong (Jindo), Son Nam-il (Yeongam 2), Choi Jeong-hoon (Mokpo 4), Ryu Gi-jun (Hwasun 2), and Jin Ho-geon (Gokseong).

The committee, which will operate temporarily for six months until May 14 of next year, will provide systematic and full support necessary for the successful hosting of the Yeosu World Islands Expo, along with proposing multifaceted policy alternatives.

Chairman Choi Mu-gyeong said, "Jeonnam Province embraces the history and culture of over 2,165 islands, which is a globally competitive promotional resource," adding, "Yeosu is the representative marine tourism city of the southern coast and the best place to promote the value of its beautiful islands."

Chairman Choi stated, "To ensure the successful hosting of this expo, we will share the history and culture of the islands in Jeonnam with the world through solid preparations, including securing budgets for infrastructure development, international promotion and marketing, and various programs."

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