2026 Korea Urban & Regional Innovation Industrial Expo

2026 대한민국 도시·지역혁신 산업박람회

Korea's largest urban innovation expo has been held annually since 2019, with the 2026 edition running September 29 to October 2 in Cheongju. Bringing together government agencies, local authorities, corporations, and institutions, the expo showcases urban and regional innovation breakthroughs through exhibition booths and collaborative forums. Accompanying programs include seminars, results-sharing sessions, and award ceremonies highlighting excellence in urban innovation, marketing strategies, and AI-driven regional development ideas.

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Dates: Sep 29, 2026 → Oct 2, 2026
Venue: 250 Osong Life Road, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do · 🍎 Chungbuk
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 / Friday 10:00–15:00
Age: All ages
Exact location: Osco Cheongju Halls 1-3 and Intermediate Meeting Room 2nd Floor, Chungcheongbuk-do
Organiser: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Chungcheongbuk-do, Cheongju City, Urban Regeneration Industry Promotion Association, Yonhap News
Phone: 02-785-5801

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
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Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
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Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
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Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.

💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.