The decision raises questions about South Korea’s global influence and event-hosting capabilities
The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) selected Riyadh to host the 2030 World Expo, with the Saudi capital winning a decisive victory over South Korea’s Busan and Italy’s Rome in the first round of voting. The vote, which took place in Paris, saw Riyadh secure a two-thirds majority with 119 votes, significantly ahead of Busan’s 29 and Rome’s 17. This outcome follows intense campaigning and presentations by the candidate cities.
The World Expo, known for promoting global innovation and cultural exchange since its inception in London in 1851, is a significant event that spans up to six months.
The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) selected Riyadh to host the 2030 World Expo, with the Saudi capital winning a decisive victory over South Korea’s Busan and Italy’s Rome in the first round of voting. The vote, which took place in Paris, saw Riyadh secure a two-thirds majority with 119 votes, significantly ahead of Busan’s 29 and Rome’s 17. This outcome follows intense campaigning and presentations by the candidate cities.
The World Expo, known for promoting global innovation and cultural exchange since its inception in London in 1851, is a significant event that spans up to six months.
Get your
KoreaPro
subscription today!
Unlock your access to all our features.
There are three plans available: Lite, Standard, and Premium.
Unlock your access
to all our features.
Standard plan includes:
-
Receive full archive access
-
Monthly research report via email and on KOREA PRO website
-
Submit requests for coverage
-
One year of access to NK News
-
One year of access to NK News Podcast
There are three plans available:
Lite, Standard and
Premium.
Explore which would be
the best one for you.
Subscribe now
© Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved.
No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for
commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk
Group.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
