Cabinet to discuss South Korea's request to support hosting of World Expo 2030

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President Hage Geingob says Cabinet will discuss South Korea's request for support to host the World Expo 2030 before a decision is taken.

Dr. Geingob received a courtesy visit from Park Heong-joon, the Special Envoy of South Korea's President Yoon Suk, at his residence in Windhoek.

South Korea is seeking Namibia's support in its bid to host the World Expo 2030 in its port city of Busan.

It is in the race against Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and Italy to host the prestigious event.

South Korea lobbying Namibia for support in its bid to host World Expo 2030

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South Korea is lobbying Namibia for its support in its bid to host the World Expo 2030.

Park Heong-joon, who is the Special Envoy of South Korea's President, Yoon Suk Yeol, delivered an official letter to the State House.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila received the letter on behalf of President Hage Geingob. South Korea is among four countries that have submitted competing candidatures to organise the World Expo 2030.