Prime Minister Kim Minseok Inspects 'Yeosu World Island Expo' Site, Emphasizes Safety

Follow-up Measures for Central Government Support

Jeollanam-do Province, Yeosu City, and the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee held a status briefing on preparations for the "2026 Yeosu World Island Expo" at the Grand Hall of the Yeosu Expo Memorial Hall on the 16th, together with Prime Minister Kim Minseok. They also inspected Gaedo in Hwajeong-myeon, which will serve as a sub-venue for the event.

The inspection was conducted to comprehensively check the preparations, with about 140 days remaining until the opening of the Expo. It was also a follow-up to President Lee Jaemyung's mention on the 14th of the need for central government support.

Jeollanam-do Province expressed its gratitude for Prime Minister Kim's visit to the site and stated its commitment to work closely with the government, Yeosu City, and others to ensure flawless preparations for a successful international event.

Prime Minister Minseok Kim visited the Yeosu Expo Convention Center on the 16th to check the preparation status of the 2026 Yeosu World Expo.
[Photo by Jeonnam Province]

During the on-site inspection, the progress of the Island Fishing Village Culture Center project and the establishment of transportation and convenience facilities at the Gaedo sub-venue were closely reviewed. At the site, Prime Minister Kim emphasized the importance of thorough preparations to ensure the convenience and safety of visitors.

Prime Minister Kim said, "In the midst of administrative changes such as elections and the absence of local leaders, acting officials should directly oversee practical matters to prevent any gaps in preparations. The government will also conduct an additional inspection next week to closely review necessary support and areas for improvement."

As of now, the construction progress for the Island Expo venue stands at 78%, with the landmark at 45%, the open cultural space at 53%, and the exhibition hall at 36%. All facility works are proceeding according to schedule. The installation of content inside the theme island and the eight exhibition halls is set to be completed by July, followed by a month-long trial run before full-scale operations begin.

The exhibition content centered around the theme island will follow a storyline connecting the "past, present, and future of islands," and will be created as an immersive space where all generations can engage, through media art and interactive experiences.

To date, participation from 29 countries and three international organizations has been confirmed, further elevating the Expo's status as an international event. Efforts are underway to attract three million visitors from Korea and abroad through promotional and marketing activities.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.