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[On-site Report from Korea] KOREA MICE EXPO 2025 Held at COEX, Seoul, November 3–5 — The Power of Korea’s United MICE Industry and a Look at the Event as a Whole

KOREA MICE EXPO 2025 (KME2025) concluded successfully after three vibrant days from Monday, November 3 to Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at COEX in Seoul. Organized by the Korea MICE Association and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, KME2025 stands as Korea’s leading international certified exhibition in the...

KOREA MICE EXPO (KME), Celebrating 25 Years: One of Asia’s Largest MICE-Dedicated Trade Shows to Move to Seoul in 2025

KOREA MICE EXPO (KME) is South Korea’s flagship trade show covering the full spectrum of MICE—an essential platform for industry stakeholders. This article traces its 25-year history, highlights the latest developments, and looks ahead to what’s next as the event relocates to Seoul in 2025. Event Overview: KOREA MICE EXPO (KME) KOREA MICE EXPO (KME)...

[Report] APEC 2025 Will Be Staged in Korea’s Ancient Capital, Gyeongju — An Easy Day Trip About 30 Minutes by KTX from Busan; What Kind of Place Is Gyeongju, and Why It’s Worth a Visit for Business Travelers

When people in Japan hear “ancient capital,” they may think of Kyoto, Nara, Kamakura, or Kanazawa. In Korea, Gyeongju, Kaesong, and Buyeo are renowned ancient capitals. Unlike Japan, each of these cities served as the capital of a different dynasty. From Busan, Korea’s high-speed KTX takes only about 30–40 minutes one way; in no time,...

Boarding Report: Debuting April 2025 on the Osaka–Busan route — First look aboard PanStar “Miracle” with 6 Key Highlights and a Step-by-Step Boarding Guide

At last, it’s sailing: the brand-new PanStar Cruise ferry “Miracle,” connecting Osaka and Busan. Replacing the long-loved “Dream,” the newbuild launches in April 2025 to deliver a special cross-border ferry experience—seventeen hours from Japan’s Osaka to Korea’s Busan. Editor-in-Chief Fujii boarded for on-site coverage to document the latest facilities and onboard experience. What sets it...

Overseas Report: Busan’s Ocean-View Workation Center — A Business Base That Shows the City’s Potential Beyond Tourism (Location, Facilities, and User Feedback)

Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city. From Japan it’s an easy trip by air or ferry, which makes it a popular overseas destination. Yet its role as a stage for business is less well known. Our editorial team visited a workation center in Busan—a place you can use as a first step for doing business—and...

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