Opening Ceremony, Global Competition, Performances, and DJ Party: A Diverse Lineup Ready
Enhanced Traffic and Safety Management, Venue Improvements for a Safe and Pleasant Festival Environment
Pohang City will host the 2025 Pohang Global Expo on September 27-28, 2025, in the area around Yeongildae Rose Garden.
This expo, being prepared as a major international event that brings together global cultural exchange, hands-on global experiences, world cultural exhibitions, and a variety of food and attractions, is expected to serve as a platform for cultural exchange that connects Pohang with the world beyond the local region. It will also provide an opportunity for Pohang to establish itself as a "city on the global stage."
The "Pohang Global Expo," being held for the first time this year, will feature a diverse range of programs starting with the opening ceremony, including a global competition, world cultural performance shows, traditional games from around the world, and citizen participation programs.
In particular, the global cultural experience zone will offer a variety of programs such as trying on traditional clothing and makeup from around the world, hands-on experiences with K-traditional games and global traditional games. In addition, global food trucks and agricultural product sales booths will be set up to provide a wide array of food and entertainment.
At the end of the event, broadcaster Park Myungsoo (DJ G-Park) will host a DJ party to mark the grand finale of the festival.
In preparation for the event, the city held a final briefing session on September 22, 2025, at the City Hall Dream Start Room, where detailed preparations such as traffic measures, safety management, and on-site operation staff were reviewed.
The briefing was attended by the Tourism Convention City Promotion Headquarters, as well as departments related to economic and labor policy, women and family affairs, food industry, and agricultural product distribution. Related organizations such as the Pohang Family Center, Handong Global University, and POSTECH also participated, discussing areas for improvement and sharing the current status of preparations to enhance completeness.
Lee Sanghyun, head of the Tourism Convention City Promotion Headquarters, stated, "The Global Expo will be a turning point for Pohang to become a global city of culture and tourism. We will make every effort in the final stages of preparation to ensure a safe and successful event, so that citizens and foreigners alike can come together and enjoy this global cultural festival."
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