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Inaugural World Korean Convention in Incheon

Overview

In September 2026, Incheon is set to host the inaugural ‘World Korean Convention’ in Songdo. This event integrates the World Korean Leaders Convention, the 24th World Korean Business Convention, and the World Korean Next Generation Convention into a single format to establish a unified global network for overseas Koreans.

The convention will feature an integrated opening ceremony, forums, and business consultations. A significant component is the World Korean Business Convention exhibition, which includes approximately 460 booths showcasing K-food, K-beauty, and innovative consumer goods. The initiative aims to facilitate one-on-one meetings between roughly 300 domestic and international buyers and Korean small and medium-sized enterprises to support overseas expansion.

Entities

World Korean Business Convention · Overseas Koreans Agency · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport · Incheon International Airport Corporation · Songdo Convensia

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

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  2. 12 days ago

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    Incheon to host inaugural integrated World Korean Convention

    Incheon will host the first integrated World Korean Convention from September 27 to October 1, 2026, uniting business leaders, community heads, and next-generation Koreans to strengthen global networks.

Sources

bjynews.com · cunews.net · dongponews.net · hidomin.com · incheonilbo.com · joongboo.com · kgdm.co.kr · oktimes.co.kr · womannews.net