Gyeonggi Province, Korea Forest Service, and Gwangju City to Host Korea Forest Expo at Gonjiam Ceramic Park

Held from October 18 to 21
A variety of programs including themed exhibitions and related events

Gyeonggi Province, the Korea Forest Service, and Gwangju City will host the '2025 Korea Forest Expo' at the Gonjiam Ceramic Park in Gwangju City from October 18 to 21, 2025.

'2025 Korea Forest Expo' poster. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

This event is the largest forest expo in the country and marks the first time in 16 years that it will be held in the Seoul metropolitan area since Ansan City hosted it in 2009.

Beginning with the 'Mountain Day Commemoration Ceremony (Opening Ceremony)' on the afternoon of October 18, a variety of programs will take place, including a themed exhibition hall, corporate and promotional booths, a forest products sales hall, hands-on experiences and exhibitions, seminars, performances, and related events. In addition to the Korea Forest Service, Gyeonggi Province, and Gwangju City, other local governments such as Yongin City, Namyangju City, and Yangpyeong County, as well as forest-related organizations and institutions, will participate.

Gyeonggi Province will engage with residents by operating a themed exhibition hall introducing its forest policies, tree planting experiences, tree giveaway events, and a booth showcasing forest research achievements, mainly through its Forest and Greenery Division and Forest Environment Research Institute. Additionally, the Gyeonggi Marine & Fisheries Resources Research Institute will run a freshwater fish exhibition, and the Gyeonggi Environmental Energy Agency will operate a promotional booth.

The opening ceremony of this expo will be held as a 'carbon-neutral opening ceremony (Mountain Day Commemoration Ceremony)', offsetting the expected carbon emissions generated during the event by purchasing forest carbon absorption credits. This aims to directly convey to residents the carbon absorption function of forests and the practical importance of responding to the climate crisis.

Cha Seong-su, Director of the Climate, Environment and Energy Bureau of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "This expo is an opportunity to share the value of forests with residents and envision a sustainable future for our forests," adding, "I hope this will serve as a catalyst for Gyeonggi Province to lead the spread of forest culture."

Detailed information, including the event schedule, program reservations, and transportation guidance, can be found on the official website of the '2025 Korea Forest Expo.'

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