South Korea Horticultural Expos Launch New Alliance to Expand Global Reach
On May 8, 2025, organizers of South Korea’s major horticultural expos took a significant step toward international competitiveness by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative national cluster. This new alliance, driven by industry leaders, focuses on sustainable growth, international exchange, and enhanced cooperation among the country’s leading flower and horticultural events.
The Four Horticultural Expos Involved
The cluster brings together four prominent Horticultural Expos:
- The 2028 Ulsan International Garden Expo.
- The 2026 Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo.
- The International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2025 (IHK 2025).
- The 16th Daegu Flower Expo.
Notably, Ulsan, Taean, and Goyang have all received official approval from the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), reflecting their alignment with global standards.
Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony
The signing ceremony took place at the Goyang Flower Exhibition Hall. It was attended by representatives from each expo along with AIPH officials, demonstrating South Korea’s commitment to advancing excellence in horticultural exhibitions on the world stage.
The initiative aims to support the sustainable growth of South Korea’s flower and horticulture industry through shared expertise, resources, and networking among member expos. The MOU outlines goals to internationalize content, promote cultural exchange across regions, and strengthen joint promotional efforts. Through this strategic alliance, each expo will benefit from shared marketing initiatives, infrastructure, and collaborative project development.
Attendees at the ceremony included Mr Oh Jin-ki, Secretary-General of the Taean Expo Organising Committee; Mr Jeong Heung-kyo, CEO of the Goyang International Flower Foundation; Mr Lee Dong-joo, Director of the 2028 Ulsan International Garden Expo Secretariat; and Mr Son Yeong-gi from Daegu City’s Agricultural Distribution Division. Mr Ahn Hong-kyun and Mr Lim Yuk-taek represented AIPH.
“The formation of this cluster marks an essential milestone in strengthening the competitiveness of our national expos and elevating South Korea’s flower and horticulture industry on the global stage,” says Mr Oh Jin-ki. “We look forward to developing these events into international benchmarks through AIPH certification, further enhancing South Korea’s horticultural reputation worldwide.”
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