Best Trade Shows in South Korea

84 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

South Korea is one of Asia's more developed exhibition markets, part of the Asia-Pacific region that now leads the world in venue capacity. Its export-driven economy centres on semiconductors — electronic integrated circuits are its single largest export — along with automobiles, shipbuilding, where it leads globally in high-value vessels such as LNG carriers, petrochemicals and consumer electronics led by firms such as Samsung and Hyundai. Seoul, Goyang and Busan are the main fair cities. COEX in Seoul, BEXCO in Busan and KINTEX in Goyang, among Asia's largest venues, host flagship events including Semicon Korea, the Korea Electronics Show and the biennial Seoul Mobility Show.

84 trade shows in South Korea are currently tracked by Event Scout, with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 9,585 exhibitors, led by SIMTOS (an estimated 1,315 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 15 of them — KORMARINE (742 companies), MEGAZOO 2026 (609), KPCAshow 2026 (512). Events run across 17 cities including Seoul, Busan and Goyang (KINTEX. The tracked calendar opens with KDD 2026 (9–13 Aug 2026).

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Top industries in South Korea

The industries South Korea's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

By estimated exhibitor count across South Korea trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in South Korea

Upcoming trade shows in South Korea

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in South Korea?
Event Scout currently tracks 84 trade shows in South Korea, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in South Korea?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in South Korea run in April and October.
What are the biggest trade fairs in South Korea in 2028?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in South Korea in 2028 are SIMTOS (~1,315 exhibitors), KORMARINE (~742 exhibitors) and MEGAZOO 2026 (~609 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in South Korea?
Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in South Korea. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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