Gyeonggi Province Cancels '2020 PlayExpo' Scheduled for May to Block COVID-19 Community Transmission
Suwon NewsPublished 2020.03.20 07:26
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[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Nohun] Gyeonggi Province announced on the 20th that it will cancel the '2020 PlayExpo,' a game show hosted by the province scheduled for May, to prevent community transmission of COVID-19.
PlayExpo is a game show comprised of various subsidiary events including export consultations, exhibitions, and e-sports competitions. Last year, the event was visited by over 100,000 attendees and is one of Gyeonggi Province's representative exhibitions.
The province had planned to hold this year's PlayExpo for four days from May 14 to 17 at Goyang KINTEX.
While postponement of the event was initially considered, the province decided on cancellation to help businesses make swift decisions, citing the fact that multiple game shows are scheduled for the second half of the year domestically and internationally, and the COVID-19 crisis is expected to be prolonged.
Gong Jeong-sik, director of the Future Industry Division of Gyeonggi Province, said, "The health and safety of residents are the top priority, and cancellation was decided because the large-scale indoor event inevitably involves contact among large crowds." He added, "We will prepare alternative projects in connection with 'Gyeonggi Game Global Week' scheduled for the second half of the year to help gaming companies develop new markets and create opportunities for residents to enjoy games."
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