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Busan Metropolitan City to Host 10th Busan Urban Regeneration Expo 2026

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Chun Jae-soo) announced that it will host the 10th Busan Urban Regeneration Expo 2026 from October 24 to 25 at Blueport 2021 and the Bongnae-dong waterfront area in Yeongdo-gu.

First launched in 2017 as the nation's first urban regeneration expo organized by a local government, the Busan Urban Regeneration Expo celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Under the slogan "Maritime Capital Busan: Revitalizing Our City Together," this year's expo will serve as a platform for dialogue, showcasing the city's urban regeneration achievements and sharing its vision for the future.

This year's expo will feature a diverse lineup of programs, including official events such as the opening ceremony, seminars, competitions, exhibitions, promotional activities, and interactive programs for residents.

Official Events: The opening ceremony will take place at Blueport 2021 at 2:30 p.m. on October 24. It will be followed by a thematic video presentation highlighting urban regeneration achievements and policy directions, a ceremony recognizing individuals for their contributions, and award ceremonies for various competitions.

Seminars: Mayor Chun Jae-soo will deliver a special lecture for young people in Busan titled "Maritime Capital Busan: At the Heart of the Great Transformation Ahead." Other opportunities for dialogue will include an urban regeneration seminar titled "Walls Left Behind, Futures Rewritten," featuring Professor Kang Dong-jin of Kyungsung University and other speakers; a special lecture for young people titled "Real Estate Stories Through Busan's Culture and Spaces," presented by YouTuber Kang Jang-gun; and a talk concert featuring content creators.

Competitions: The expo will host the Urban Regeneration Best Practices Presentation Competition, where local urban regeneration communities will share their achievements; the Urban Regeneration Youth Hackathon, involving seven universities in Busan; and a screening of entries in the Urban Regeneration Video Contest, featuring videos produced by residents.

Exhibitions and Promotional Activities: The expo will feature a Busan Metropolitan City policy exhibition pavilion, urban regeneration pavilions representing the city's 16 districts and counties, and a promotional pavilion highlighting the economy-based urban regeneration initiative in Yeongdo. Approximately 110 booths, including a local market, the Yeongdo M Market, and food trucks, will offer visitors a wide variety of food and entertainment.

Cultural Events for Residents: Visitors will be able to participate in a range of interactive programs, including guided urban regeneration bus tours exploring Yeongdo's major attractions, the "Go, Urban Regeneration!" games inspired by traditional Korean games, media dubbing experiences, busking performances, coffee cupping sessions featuring coffee tasting and education, and a stamp tour with Boogi, Busan's official mascot.

Mayor Chun Jae-soo said, "To celebrate the expo's 10th anniversary, we have transformed what was previously a weekday event into a weekend festival that residents can enjoy more conveniently."

He added, "I hope many residents will visit the expo, stroll through Yeongdo's alleyways, explore the markets, enjoy the performances, and have a wonderful time."