2026 Yeosu World Island Expo D-50: 4,000 Gather as Excitement Builds for Successful Hosting

Colorful Commemorative Events Held with 50 Days to Go

Plans for 'Island Day' Festivities and Sumi Jo Concert in August

With 50 days remaining until the opening of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, organizers held a large-scale commemorative event to build excitement for a successful hosting of the event.

According to Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City, Yeosu City, and the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee, over 4,000 people, including local residents and tourists, participated in the D-50 commemoration event held at the Digital Gallery in the Yeosu World Expo Site on the 17th.

The event was attended by Min Hyoung-bae, Mayor of Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City, Seo Young-hak, Mayor of Yeosu, Park Soo-gwan, Private Chairman of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee, Honorary Chairman Kim Jin-pyo, as well as local members of the National Assembly, members of local government councils, and other officials, reaffirming their commitment to making the expo a success.

The program began with an opening video depicting the unification of Yeosu's 365 islands, and continued with performances by the Yeosu City Choir and a hip-hop dance team, a video highlighting the preparation progress of the expo, and a performance wishing for the successful hosting of the event.

Especially noteworthy was a performance under the theme "Connecting Islands, the Sea, and the Future," which delivered a message encouraging citizens and the local community to unite their efforts throughout the remaining 50 days to ensure the expo's success.

Min Hyung-bae, Mayor of Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City, is taking a commemorative photo at the sponsorship agreement ceremony for the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo D-50 commemorative event held at the Expo Digital Gallery in Yeosu World Expo Park on the 17th. Provided by Jeonnam Gwangju Unified Special City

Mayor Min Hyoung-bae said, “I would like to thank the citizens and tourists who participated in the D-50 commemorative event for the Yeosu World Island Expo,” and added, “I hope that this expo will mark the true beginning of the Yeosu Renaissance.”

He continued, “Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City offers not only Yeosu but many beautiful tourism resources. I invite everyone to visit again during the opening period to experience the unique attractions throughout the city, and I will actively support the successful hosting of the expo.”

Following the official ceremony, performances by popular singers, including Kim Yongbin, Yeom Yuri, Yangpa, Secret, and Kim Dahyun, energized the venue. The Island Expo promotion center, the official mascot 'Daseomi' photo zone, and various experience events at the venue also drew a steady stream of visitors.

Using this D-50 event as a catalyst, the Organizing Committee will ramp up efforts to boost public excitement. Related events such as the 7th Island Day Commemoration on August 6 and a concert by Sumi Jo on August 16 are planned, alongside expanded online and offline promotions of key expo content.

In addition, the organizers plan to conduct final checks on transportation, accommodation, tourism, and safety preparations, while intensifying efforts to attract both domestic and international visitors.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.