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Busan to Showcase Korea’s Railway Technology to the World

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The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced it will host the 2025 RailLog Korea from June 18 (Wed) to 21 (Sat) at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1.

○ RailLog Korea is Korea’s only dedicated railway exhibition and one of the top four international railway expos. Since its launch in 2003, it has been held biennially, now celebrating its 12th edition.

○ This year’s theme, “Railways as Lifeways”, highlights how railway technology is deeply embedded in everyday life around the world.

○ The exhibition is co-hosted by Busan Metropolitan City, the National Railroad Authority, and KORAIL, and co-organized by BEXCO, Messe Frankfurt Korea, the Korea Rolling Stock Industry Association, and the Korea Railway Industry 

Association, with support from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Busan Transportation Corporation.

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The 2025 edition will be the largest yet, featuring 951 booths from 137 companies across 17 countries, alongside specialized seminars, recruitment briefings, and global business meetings.

○ Notable participants include:
– Public Institutions: National Railroad Authority, KORAIL, Busan Transportation Corporation, Korea Railroad Research Institute
– Manufacturers: Hyundai Rotem, Woojin Industrial Systems, Romansys, CRRC (China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation)
– Numerous railway component suppliers and infrastructure companies

○ In particular, CRRC, a global leader in rolling stock, will participate, fostering international competition and partnerships.

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Busan will also present its vision for the future of urban rail, including the 2nd Urban Rail Network Plan and BuTX, a hydrogen-powered express train that will be introduced for the first time in Korea.

○ The 2nd Urban Rail Network Plan envisions a system that ensures equitable access for all citizens, with fast connections between key hubs, coverage expansion to underserved areas, and seamless intermodal transfers.

○ The BuTX project, using low-carbon hydrogen rail vehicles, will enhance connectivity to Gadeokdo New Airport and accelerate Busan’s transformation into a smart, eco-friendly city.

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The expo will also feature eight specialized railway tech seminars, four open product demo sessions, and a recruitment fair.

○ Topics include hydrogen mobility, battery trams, automated rail inspection systems, and railway cybersecurity.

○ The business center will offer 1:1 consultations, export meetings, and interpretation support for global buyers.

○ The AI-powered announcer “Ailee” will support event hosting, and an AI-based guidance system using QR codes will help visitors navigate the venue.

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Event Access

– June 18–20: Business Days (Industry Professionals Only)

– June 21: Public Day (Open to General Visitors)

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Statement from Vice Mayor Lee Jun-seung:

“Hosting RailLog Korea in Busan, the gateway to Eurasian railways and a key logistics hub of Northeast Asia, is deeply meaningful.
We will do our best to ensure the success of this event, showcasing the excellence of Korea’s railway technologies.”

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Appendix 1: Exhibition Overview

Item	Details
Name	RailLog Korea 2025 – 12th Korea Railways & Logistics Fair
Period	June 18 (Wed) – 21 (Sat), 2025 (4 days)
Venue	BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 (Halls 1–2, 17,672㎡)
Hosts	Busan Metropolitan City, National Railroad Authority, KORAIL
Organizers	BEXCO, Messe Frankfurt Korea, KRIA, Korea Railway Vehicle Industry Assoc.
Supporters	Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Busan Transportation Corporation
Scale	951 booths / 137 companies / 17 countries

Appendix 2: Key Programs and Events

• ●Exhibition: Hydrogen trains, electric trams, urban rail solutions, cutting-edge parts

• ●Seminars: Hydrogen mobility, battery trams, cybersecurity, export safety standards

• ●Open Sessions: Technology demos from domestic and global companies

• ●Job Fair: June 20 (Fri) – joint session for public agencies and private rail firms

• ●Public Display (June 21): Model train collections and interactive booths

• ●Participating Companies: Hyundai Rotem, CRRC, Woojin, Romansys, KORAIL, etc.