Multicultural Expo Opens at EXCO... Lectures by Biologist Choi Jae-chun and Broadcaster Christina

As Korea enters an era with a multicultural population of 2.7 million, the nation's largest comprehensive multicultural expo will take place in Daegu.

The Korea Healthy Family Promotion Agency (Chairman Park Gu-yeon) is hosting the “Korea Multicultural Harmony Expo 2026,” co-organized by EXCO and the Daegu Newspaper. The event will be held for two days from September 4 to 5, 2026, at the first-floor exhibition hall and outdoor plaza of EXCO in Daegu.

Exterior view of EXCO

Held under the theme “Beyond Difference, Together in Korea,” this expo is the first public and cultural comprehensive fair in the country to cover the entire spectrum of multicultural topics. It will operate as a multifaceted platform that goes beyond simple cultural experiences, combining a multicultural policy fair, exhibition and corporate cooperation zones, commemorative forums, and interactive festivals.

The opening ceremony will be held on September 4 at 2:00 p.m. Participants include officials from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Daegu Metropolitan Government, North Gyeongsang Province, ambassadors from foreign embassies in Korea, members of multicultural organizations, and citizens—amounting to about 400 attendees. The ceremony will be hosted by broadcaster Alberto Mondi, and pre-event performances will feature the Daegu Global Korean Traditional Orchestra, composed of children from multicultural families across 10 countries, and the Dalseong Global Girls' Choir.

Prior to the opening ceremony, at 11:00 a.m., world-renowned biologist Choi Jae-chun will deliver a special lecture on the theme of “Diversity and Coexistence,” sharing insights essential for harmonious living in modern society. Then, at 12:45 p.m., broadcaster Christina will host a special talk show featuring women from migrant backgrounds, providing an opportunity to share experiences of communication and coexistence.

Inside the exhibition hall, 11 regional promotional booths representing 245 family centers nationwide, policy booths from central government ministries and local governments, foreign embassy booths (including Kazakhstan, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and others), and a total of about 147 organizations and companies will join, operating more than 400 booths in total.

Visitors can enjoy various programs and stamp tour events, including an AI photo zone, robotics experiences, K-beauty and image consultations, and a global food truck zone. Every day from 10:00 a.m., those who arrive first at the exhibition entrance will receive tarpaulin bags as gifts, and additional prizes will be given to visitors who collect booth stamps, all on a first-come, first-served basis.

Junwoo Jeon, CEO of EXCO, stated, "EXCO will do its utmost to support the exhibition infrastructure and contribute to the successful hosting of the expo, so that this event can serve as a leading platform to help Korea transition into a stable and inclusive multicultural society."

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