“The 2030 Busan World Expo (Expo) is an opportunity to inspire that if Korea can do it, we can do it too.”
Jeremy Rifkin, a world-renowned scholar and chairman of the Economic Trends Research Foundation, said this at the Busan Expo Symposium held at Pavilion Gabriel in Paris, France on the 9th (local time), saying, “Korea has always been resilient and survived despite difficulties such as colonization and war.” He continued, “We need to harmonize gross domestic product (GDP) and quality of life indicators, and this revolution is taking place in Busan, South Korea. “This is why we need to hold an expo,” he emphasized.
At the symposium held by the Busan Expo 2030 Bidding Committee and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the theme of ‘Why Korea, why Busan?’ and the subsequent banquet, Dmitry Kerkentez, Secretary General of the Expo International Organization (BIE), and representatives from each country who will vote on the decision on the host city. About 200 people attended, including Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, joint bid committee chairman, Choi Tae-won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Presidential Office Future Strategy Planning Director Jang Seong-min, and Busan Mayor Park Hyeong-jun.
Sam Richard, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, a leading anti-Korean scholar, said, “Korea has been able to develop from a recipient of economic aid to a club of donor countries that provide aid through its three strengths of innovation and education cooperation.” He added, “Korea is cool. “Through the Expo, we can lead global change,” he said.
In addition to Chairman Choi, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun, Doosan Group Chairman Park Jeong-won, Samsung Electronics CR President Park Seung-hee, SK Supex Pursuit Council Communication Chairman Lee Hyung-hee, LG Corporation Management Support Division Head (President) Ha Beom-jong, and POSCO International Vice Chairman Jeong Tak were also present. We were together.
Chairman Choi said, “It will be an expo that presents customized solutions to each country,” and Chairman Chung said, “It is true that hope (for hosting) increases as time goes by.” He added, “It is very important for the balanced development of our country for Busan to do well.” said. Chairman Park explained, “Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction is most involved (in hosting), and I think it has helped us a lot in terms of business as the host country lacks infrastructure such as electricity and roads.” President Ha said, “LG Group recognizes that hosting the Busan Expo will have a significant impact not only on the group but also on our country’s future industrial economy, and we will do our best at the group level until the end.”
At the event on this day, soprano Sumi Jo performed the aria ‘Ah!’ from the opera ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Starting with ‘I Want to Live’, they performed 7 songs including ‘Together’, a cheer song for the Busan Expo hosting. BIE will decide on the host city for the 2030 Expo on November 28.
Paris =
Source: Donga
Mark Jones is a world traveler and journalist for News Rebeat. With a curious mind and a love of adventure, Mark brings a unique perspective to the latest global events and provides in-depth and thought-provoking coverage of the world at large.