Cheongju City, 2026 Korea Forest Expo will be held at Saengmyeonnuri Park in Cheongwon-gu from the 16th to the 18th.

Cheongju City announced on the 6th that the '2026 Korea Forest Expo' will be held in the area of ​​Saengmyeonnuri Park in Cheongwon-gu from the 16th to the 18th.

The Korea Forest Expo is the largest forestry event in Korea, attracting more than 200,000 people every year, and the host region is selected through an annual contest.

This expo, held in conjunction with the Korea Forest Service and North Chungcheong Province, focuses on not only viewing forests as objects of protection, but also highlighting them as an asset in daily life that is connected to citizens' rest, culture, experiences, and local economy.

The event venue will feature promotional booths for forest-related organizations, an experience center, and forest product sales booths. The promotional booth introduces forest policy, forestry industry, and forest welfare information.

Cheongju University's Department of Industrial Design students will also present a unique lounge space designed under the theme of 'Walking together in the forest of records - a forest path created by Jikji's typesetting'.

During the fair, the '2026 Chungbuk Craft Fair' will also be held, showcasing crafts inspired by nature.

On the first day, the 16th, a forest-themed performance will be held following the pre-ceremony performance and official event at 1:30 p.m., and in the evening, singer Kim Yong-bin and others will take the stage to celebrate.

On the 17th, there will be a youth Korean traditional music performance, magic show, and dance performance, and on the 18th, there will be a bubble show and forest golden bell, and the three-day schedule will end with a fireworks display.

A city official said, “We hope you visit and have a special time with your family, friends, and lovers.”