[K-Correspondent] Feel the K-vibe at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo's Korea Pavilion

Korea and Japan mark 60 years of diplomatic relations this year.

Geographically close, the city of Osaka has in particular had active exchanges with Korea.

Today, we want to explore the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, where the Korea Pavilion is drawing significant attention.

We connect to today's K-Correspondent Park Young-hwan, Deputy Commissioner General and Pavilion Director, to take us to the present and future of the Korean wave and the convergence of sustainable technology showcased at the pavilion.

Hello Director Park / Young-hwan!

Q1. Could you please introduce yourself to our viewers first?

Q2. Osaka and the Kansai region are known for having a strong base of hallyu fans. Do you feel that on the ground? Also, are there any unique characteristics of the Korean wave in this region compared to other areas?

Q3. The Korea Pavilion consists of three exhibition halls. Could you please introduce the main message each space aims to convey and some key points that visitors should look out for?

Q4. One of the main themes of the Korea pavilion is the convergence of sustainability and technology. Could you elaborate on that?

Q5. The integration of K-pop content and multimedia technology is also an impressive part of the exhibition. In what way is this done?

Q6. How has the response towards the Korea pavilion been so far (I heard people are waiting in long lines) and how would you like Korea and the Korean wave be conveyed to Japanese visitors through this exhibition?

Q7. Until when can visitors enjoy the Expo and Korea Pavilion and any special programs happening along the way?

We wish the best for the Korea Pavilion at the Expo.

Thank you very much Director Park / Young-hwan for connecting with us today.

Thank you Walter, will see you back next week.