Global civil society activity in Korea Rep

Meetings Statistics

From UIA's International Meetings Statistics Report

Top 10 over 20 years

Korea Rep is ranked #6 over a 20 year period,
with 10294 meetings since 2004.

Top 10 in 2023

Korea Rep is ranked #4 for 2023, with 423 meetings.

Local UIA Partner

Jeju Convention & Visitors Bureau

website: http://www.jejucvb.or.kr


Jeju Convention & Visitors Bureau is a Destination Marketing Organization to provide support for international meetings held in Jeju Island, South Korea.

With the stunning view of the Mt. Halla and Blue Ocean in Jeju Island, the state-of-art convention facility, ICC Jeju and other numerous five-star hotels, we will satisfy every need for events, lodging, sightseeing and leisure activity in one place.


Local UIA Partner

Korea National Tourism Organization

website: http://koreaconvention.org/eng/engmain.kc


The Korea MICE Bureau (KMB), under the Korea Tourism Organization, aims to establish Korea as a top destination for international conventions, corporate meetings, and incentive travel.

With nearly 40 years of experience in hosting, organizing, and supporting international meetings and events such as the 2010 G20 Summit, Amway Incentive Tours, 2016 Rotary International Convention, and many more – we help organizers plan and host a successful event and promise every attending delegate a memorable experience in Korea.



Local UIA Partner

Seoul Tourism Organization

website: http://www.miceseoul.com


The Seoul Convention Bureau is a division of the Seoul Tourism Organization, dedicated to the business of Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE). We are in charge of international marketing and public relations for Seoul as a convention city. For business events, we provide services at every level, from support for bids to the promotion and final staging of the event.

The Seoul Convention Bureau has also developed specialized programs to educate convention experts, expand MICE offerings and reinvigorate the meetings industry. Committed to the advancement of Seoul as a convention destination, the Seoul Convention Bureau has joined forces with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to strengthen the industry's competitive power and provide you, our valued customers, with outstanding value and service.

Services

  • Assistance in Bid Preparation
  • Venue Search and Site Inspections
  • Bid Support Declarations
  • Seoul Promotional Materials & Seoul Welcome Kit
  • Seoul Convention Supporters
  • Airport Multi-Cube Welcome Message


Local UIA Partner

Busan Tourism Organization

website: http://www.bto.or.kr


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Local UIA Partner

Gyeonggi Tourism Organization

website: http://www.gmice.or.kr/


The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization (GTO) is a governmental organization funded by the Gyeonggi-do provincial government that aims to establish Gyeonggi-do as a dynamic business events destination where people, technology and ideas converge to create great value and a memorable experience for customers.

As the lead quasi-government organization in the tourism and business events sector in Gyeonggi-do, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization assists business event organizers, corporations and associations by providing comprehensive and impartial information on Gyeonggi-do’s meeting and exhibition facilities, incentive venues and industry partners.

GTO helps with set-up and facilities arrangements with industry partners, organizers and other government agencies to ensure the successful staging of business events. As added benefits, GTO offers the following:

  • Individualized financial subsidies to business event organizers, corporations and associations
  • Complimentary site inspections tours (including accommodation, hosted tour, interpreter (if required), dinner, etc.)
  • Promotional and orientation materials like brochures, visitor guides, maps, audio-visual materials, etc.
  • New marketing channel development for business events
  • Liaison support with relevant government bodies and third parties


Local UIA Partner

Daegu Convention & Visitors Bureau

website: http://www.daegucvb.com/mice/main/



The Daegu Convention & Visitors Bureau provides comprehensive and detailed convention-related assistance to potential customers based upon their specific needs.

Daegu's rich cultural heritage, state-of-the-art science and technology industries, and fashion scene are popular with visitors from around the world. In this way, Daegu is positioned to lead the surrounding area in tourism. With unique sites such as Gyeongju and Andong nearby, Daegu acts as a gateway to Korea's exciting traditional culture.

Citizens of Daegu are proud of their hometown's traditional culture and commitment to eco-friendly life and they extend their kindness and warmth to all participants of Daegu conventions and exhibitions.

Daegu Convention & Visitors Bureau aims to provide useful information through their website for conventions in Daegu.


Local UIA Partner

Incheon Tourism Organization

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Local UIA Partner

Suwon Convention Center

website: http://www.suwoncvb.or.kr/en_index.php



Local UIA Partner

Pohang City

website: https://www.pohang.go.kr/eng/main.do


Pohang City is a well-known steel city that has played a significant role in the modernization of the Republic of Korea. In recent years, Pohang has been striving to create a conducive ecosystem for businesses and to prioritize technological innovation among SMEs. Pohang is in the process of establishing the "Pohang International Exhibition & Convention Center(POEX)", which targets opening in 2027. Our goal is to attract and host various meetings and exhibitions, aiming to establish Pohang as a global MICE hub in the East Sea Rim cities.


Organizations based in Korea Rep

Asian Underwater Federation - Seoul
Asian Associated Wrestling Committee - Seoul
Asian Equestrian Federation - Seoul
Asian Carombole Sports Confederation - Seoul
Asian Triathlon Confederation - Seoul
Asian Society of Cardiovascular Imaging - Seongnam
Federation of Asian Professional Textile Associations - Seoul
World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Associations - Goyang
Asian Council of Exercise and Sports Science - Seoul
Asian Hospital Federation - Seoul
International Society for Solid State Ionics - Seoul
Asian Federation of Computer Vision Societies - Seoul
Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation - Yangsan
Pan Asian Boxing Association - Seoul
Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools - Seoul
International Hydrologic Environment Society - Gyeongsan
East Asian Squash Federation - Seoul
World Committee of Maritime Culture Institutes - Busan
International Association for Cognitive Science - Yongin
Asian Association for World Historians - Seoul
Asian Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons - Seoul
Asian Crystallization Technology Society - Yongin
Asian Federation of Speleology - Chuncheon
Asian Society of Kinesiology - Seoul
International Association for Convergence Science and Technology - Busan

View More profiles (363) in the Yearbook of International Organizations

Future Events in Korea Rep

2028 IRC : International Rubber ConferenceInternational Rubber Conference Organisation - Daegu

2028 MeetingAsia Pacific Federation of Pharmacologists - Daegu

2027 IIR International Congress of RefrigerationInternational Institute of Refrigeration - Seoul

2027 World Statistics CongressInternational Statistical Institute - Busan

2027 World CongressInternational Association of Theatre for Children and Young People - Seoul

2027 World Congress of SociologyInternational Sociological Association - Gwangju

2027 General AssemblyInternational Union of Geodesy and Geophysics - Incheon

2026 World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy ConversionWorld Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion - Daejeon

2026 Asian Pacific Conference on Medical and Biological EngineeringInternational Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering - Daegu

2026 World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation (WCNR)World Federation for NeuroRehabilitation - Daegu

2026 World CongressInternational Federation of Automatic Control - Busan

2026 World CongressInternational Christian Medical and Dental Association - Jeju

2026 Annual MeetingAsian Organization for Crohn’s & Colitis - Seoul

2026 Biennial MeetingInternational Society for the Study of Behavioural Development - Incheon

2026 World Congress for Hair ResearchInternational Federation of Hair Research Societies - Seoul

View More Future Events (42) in The International Congress Calendar

Past Events in Korea Rep

2024 Annual Scientific Conference – Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine - Seoul
2024 International Citrus Congress – International Society of Citriculture - Jeju
2024 Annual General Meeting – Asian Regional Cooperative Council for Nuclear Medicine - Seoul
2024 Congress – Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations - Daejeon
2024 SNOMED CT Conference – SNOMED International - Seoul
2024 Annual Conference – Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health - Busan
2024 World Volunteer Conference – International Association for Volunteer Effort - Busan
2024 ISV Annual Congress – International Society for Vaccines - Seoul
2024 Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Science and Technology (AOFST) – International Association for Fire Safety Science - Daegu
2024 Annual Meeting – International Cytokine and Interferon Society - Seoul
2024 Business Meeting – SNOMED International - Seoul
2024 Biennial Meeting – Asian Pacific Society for Neurochemistry - Gyeongju
2024 AsiaDendro - Asian Dendrochronology Conference – Asian Dendrochronology Association - Cheongju
2024 Asia Urban Lighting Workshop – Lighting Urban Community International - Seoul
2024 General Membership Meeting – Asia Cohort Consortium - Seoul

View More Past Events (15363) in The International Congress Calendar

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