Launch of Korea Flower and Horticulture Expo Cluster Council

Agreement for Joint Development of Four Expos in Taean, Goyang, Daegu, and Ulsan
Pledge of Mutual Cooperation in Promotion, Information Exchange, and Event Linkage

The Republic of Korea Flower and Horticulture Expo Joint Council signed a business agreement ceremony and began mutual cooperation. / Provided by Chungnam Province

The four leading organizations representing Korea's flower and horticulture expos have agreed to join hands and cooperate for the advancement and joint development of the industry.

The organizing bodies of the 2026 Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo, the 2025 Goyang International Flower Expo, the 16th Daegu Flower Expo, and the 2028 Ulsan International Garden Expo signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the "Korea Leading Flower and Horticulture Event Cluster Council" at the Goyang Flower Exhibition Hall over the past weekend, pledging mutual cooperation.

The council aims for the sustainable growth of the flower and horticulture industry and the globalization of exhibition content. It plans to share the experience, resources, and networks of each expo, and to cooperate in various areas, including joint promotion, information exchange, and event linkage.

The signing ceremony was attended by Oh Jinggi, Secretary General of the Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo Organizing Committee; Jung Heunggyo, CEO of the Goyang International Flower Expo Foundation; Lee Dongju, Head of the 2028 Ulsan International Garden Expo Promotion Team; Son Younggi, Team Leader of the Agricultural Distribution Division of Daegu City; as well as key figures from each expo and Ahn Honggyun and Lim Yuktaek, Korea representatives of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).

Going forward, the four organizing bodies agreed to cooperate in establishing a collaborative network for the development of the flower and horticulture industry and their respective events; building a virtuous cycle system for further advancement of each event; comprehensive information exchange and infrastructure linkage; and activating networks and creating new partnerships.

Oh Jinggi, Secretary General of the Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo, stated, "The launch of this council is an important starting point to enhance the competitiveness of each expo and to elevate the status of Korea's flower and horticulture industry as a whole. I hope that, moving forward, events certified by the International Association of Horticultural Producers will take center stage and develop into expos that meet international standards."

Meanwhile, the 2026 Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo will be jointly hosted by Chungnam Province and Taean County for one month from April 25 to May 24 next year, under the theme "A Healthy Future Found in Nature: Horticulture & Healing."