Join us for Fire Expo Korea 2027 on May 26 at Exco, Daegu, showcasing the latest in fire safety technology.
Dates
26 May 2027
City / country
Daegu, South Korea
Venue
exco
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Event overview
Fire Expo Korea 2027 is the premier event for the fire and safety industry, taking place on May 26, 2027, at the Exco venue in Daegu, South Korea.
This event serves as a vital platform for networking and showcasing the latest innovations in fire safety technology.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain access to cutting-edge fire safety technologies, network with industry leaders, and participate in valuable discussions on safety practices. The expo offers a unique opportunity to explore new products and services that can enhance safety measures. Event Date: May 26, 2027. Location: Exco, Daegu, South Korea.
Exhibitors will benefit from direct access to key decision-makers in the fire safety industry, increase brand visibility, and showcase their latest innovations to a targeted audience, maximizing their return on investment. Fire Expo Korea 2027 is crucial for professionals in the fire safety sector, providing insights into the latest technologies and trends. It connects industry leaders and fosters collaboration, enhancing safety standards across various sectors.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Daegu, South Korea
Attend
How the last edition performed
This edition
2027
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
Fire Expo Korea 2027 is the premier event for the fire and safety industry, taking place on May 26, 2027, at the Exco venue in Daegu, South Korea. This event serves as a vital platform for networking and showcasing the latest innovations in fire safety technology. Fire Expo Korea 2027 is crucial for professionals in the fire safety sector, providing insights into the latest technologies and trends. It connects industry leaders and.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors will benefit from direct access to key decision-makers in the fire safety industry, increase brand visibility, and showcase their latest innovations to a targeted audience, maximizing their return on investment. Fire Expo Korea 2027 is crucial for professionals in the fire safety sector, providing insights into the latest technologies and trends. It connects industry leaders and fosters collaboration, enhancing safety standards across various sectors. Exhibitor categories include Manufacturers of fire.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Daegu is one of Korea's core fire-safety and disaster-prevention clusters, hosting manufacturers, the Korea Fire Institute certification ecosystem and the Fire Expo Korea trade show at EXCO. The event gives visiting buyers direct access to Korean suppliers of suppression systems, detection and alarm technology, PPE and rescue equipment, while giving overseas exhibitors a route into Korean public procurement (fire stations, National Fire Agency programmes) and into the region's industrial, construction and energy-storage facility market. Because certification and language requirements shape what can be sold locally, face-to-face attendance at the show is the most efficient way to validate partners and specifications.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
AI video analytics at the edge
Buyers are specifying cameras and VMS platforms with on-device analytics for perimeter, retail, and critical-infrastructure use cases, reducing cloud latency and bandwidth costs.
Cyber-physical convergence
Integrated platforms that link access control, intrusion, fire, and SOC workflows are replacing siloed point products, especially for multi-site enterprises and public venues.
Cloud-managed access and identity
Mobile credentials, visitor management APIs, and hybrid on-prem/cloud access control are standard evaluation criteria for facility and enterprise security teams.
Regulatory and compliance pressure
EU NIS2, GDPR, and sector-specific standards are driving procurement of audited systems, documentation, and vendor certifications alongside hardware.
Critical infrastructure hardening
Utilities, transport hubs, and logistics operators are upgrading detection, backup power, and redundant communications as part of resilience programmes.
Fire Expo Korea sits within a set of established fire, rescue and safety exhibitions that equipment makers use to sequence product launches and channel meetings across Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Asia.
January
Intersec, Dubai
Mid-year cycle
INTERSCHUTZ, Hannover (cycle years)
Biennial
Fire India, New Delhi
Annual
NFPA Conference & Expo, United States
Peer events are established industry exhibition brands; confirm exact dates, venues and registration windows on each organiser's website before planning travel.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 45–75 / night
Compact business rooms close to central restaurants and nightlife; book early because Daegu hotel stock tightens during trade-show weeks.
sourceUSD 70–130 / night
Good balance of room size, breakfast and taxi access to EXCO; Beomeo-dong and Dongseongro clusters have the widest choice of dining.
sourceUSD 130–220 / night
Hotel Inter-Burgo sits directly beside the EXCO complex, which removes daily transfer time during show days; Novotel Ambassador Daegu is the strongest international-brand option in Suseong-gu.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Red Line metro serves DWTC and Expo City when applicable.
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taxi
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) | Nationals of Korea visa-waiver countries (e.g. US, UK, most EU/Schengen, Australian and Canadian passports) visiting Korea for business meetings, conferences, market research or tourism for up to 90 days. | $8.00 | Usually within 72 hours — apply at least 72 hours before departure. | |
| C-3-1 Short-term Business Visa (single entry, up to 90 days) | Nationals without a Korean visa-waiver agreement who are attending meetings, negotiating or doing short-term business activity in Korea. | $40.00 | Typically 5–10 working days at the Korean embassy/consulate; longer in peak season. |
Many Western and Asian passports enter Korea visa-free for up to 90 days, but most visa-waiver travellers must hold an approved K-ETA. Korea also recognises the APEC Business Travel Card for eligible economies. Check the K-ETA country list and your nearest Korean mission before booking flights.
Korea is an ATA Carnet contracting party and accepts carnets for temporary admission of exhibition goods and professional equipment; arrange the carnet through your national guaranteeing association and list every item shown at EXCO.
Official visa pageWeather
Daegu in late May is warm and mostly dry, with daytime highs around 23–27°C and overnight lows of roughly 12–16°C, and only a handful of rain days before the East Asian monsoon (jangma) begins in late June. Pack a light layer for air-conditioned halls and evenings plus a compact umbrella.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to South Korea.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping and payments
Tipping is not customary in Korea — restaurants, taxis and hotels do not expect it and may refuse it; service charges where present are already included in the bill. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but carry a little cash (KRW) for markets and small taxis.
Business etiquette
A light bow or a handshake with the right hand is standard; offer and receive business cards with both hands and take a moment to read them. Punctuality matters, seniority shapes seating and who speaks first, and it is polite to accept at least the first offer of tea or coffee in a meeting.
Dress and dining
Smart business attire (jacket, no need for a tie in most settings) suits EXCO meetings and conference sessions. If invited to a group dinner, expect shared dishes and seniority-based seating; pour for others rather than yourself, and remove shoes where traditional floor seating or a home visit is involved.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: DXB
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Daegu; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Most international visitors need either an approved K-ETA (approximately USD 8, for visa-waiver passports, business/tourism stays up to 90 days) or a Korean short-term business visa (C-3-1, typically USD 40 single entry) applied for several weeks before travel. Applications are made through the official Korea Visa Portal / K-ETA portal — not through third-party sites — and exhibitors still need to check ATA Carnet and KFI certification requirements separately for goods shown at EXCO.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply only through the official k-eta.go.kr portal; approval is valid for multiple entries during the stated validity period. Some nationalities and age groups are temporarily exempt — verify your case on the official site before booking. Requires an invitation letter and business registration documents from the Korean host organisation plus proof of purpose; submit well ahead of the 26 May 2027 s
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: DXB Airport (DXB); DWC Airport (DWC); SHJ Airport (SHJ). Allow road or rail time to exco; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near exco: Dongseongro / Jung-gu downtown (10–20 min taxi to EXCO): Toyoko Inn Daegu Dongseongro, Downtown Dongseongro business hotels and guesthouses; Suseong-gu (Beomeo) and Jung-gu central Daegu: Ramada by Wyndham Daegu, Hotel Laonzena, Eldis Regent Hotel; Buk-gu EXCO exhibition district (Yutongdanji-ro) — walking distance to the venue: Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu, Novotel Ambassador Daegu (Beomeo-dong).
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Daegu; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Use local bus, tram, or metro routes serving exco; check operator timetables.
Parking: On-site parking is available at exco; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027
Temperature: Late-May Daegu: daytime highs typically 23–27°C with overnight lows around 12–16°C.
Seasonality: May is one of Daegu's drier months (roughly 5–7 rain days) ahead of the late-June–July jangma monsoon; expect warm afternoons, cool mornings and occasional showers during the 26 May 2027 show window.
Packing: Daegu in late May is warm and mostly dry, with daytime highs around 23–27°C and overnight lows of roughly 12–16°C, and only a handful of rain days before the East Asian monsoon (jangma) begins in late June. Pack a light layer for air-conditioned halls and evenings plus a compact umbrella.
Plan your trip
Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Mid-show day (Day 2) — confirm the final 2027 day-by-day schedule on the organiser site
Trade-show programming at EXCO concentrates technical seminars, buyer-matchmaking and hosted procurement delegations in the middle days, while opening day absorbs ceremonial, VIP and press traffic and the final day shortens as exhibitors begin packing down. The listing currently carries a single date (26 May 2027) for Fire Expo Korea, so treat Day 2 as an evidence-based planning assumption and verify the published three-day schedule before booking flights.
Gyeongju historic areas (UNESCO World Heritage)
Haeinsa Temple and Gayasan National Park
EXCO business / B2B lounge
The venue's dedicated matchmaking and meeting area is the highest-yield place to hold follow-up conversations with exhibitors and Korean buyer delegations during show hours.
Conference and seminar coffee area
Refreshment breaks between technical sessions put you next to fire-safety engineers, certification bodies and public-procurement speakers rather than sales-floor traffic.
Dongseongro downtown (Jung-gu)
Daegu's main dining and bar district, 15–25 minutes by taxi from EXCO, is where exhibitors and visiting delegations typically continue conversations over dinner.
Budget
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · standard
USD 20 / per person
hotel
visitor · mid-range
USD 70–130 / per night
per_diem
visitor · standard
USD 75 / per day
visa_fee
visitor · K-ETA
USD 7–10 / per applicant
visa_fee
visitor · C-3-1 short-term business visa (single entry)
USD 40–60 / per applicant
booth_space
exhibitor · standard shell booth (approx. 9 sqm / 3 x 3 m)
USD 2000–3000 / per booth
visa_fee
visitor · K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
USD 8 / per application
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visitor · C-3-1 Short-term Business Visa (single entry, up to 90 days)
USD 40 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visitor_ticket | visitor | standard | USD 20 / per person | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | mid-range | USD 70–130 / per night | estimate | |
| per_diem | visitor | standard | USD 75 / per day | estimate | |
| visa_fee | visitor | K-ETA | USD 7–10 / per applicant | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | C-3-1 short-term business visa (single entry) | USD 40–60 / per applicant | official | |
| booth_space | exhibitor | standard shell booth (approx. 9 sqm / 3 x 3 m) | USD 2000–3000 / per booth | estimate | |
| visa_fee | visitor | K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) | USD 8 / per application | official | |
| visa_fee | visitor | C-3-1 Short-term Business Visa (single entry, up to 90 days) | USD 40 / per application | official |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You need supplier shortlists, product demonstrations or certification evidence and can commit 2–3 full days on the floor and in conference sessions.
Best for
Fire-safety engineers, facility/EHS and compliance managers, specifiers and public-safety buyers who need to benchmark Korean and international suppression, detection, PPE and rescue suppliers in one trip.
Min. budget
$350.00
Timeline
3–6 weeks (K-ETA or short-term visa, flights to Incheon/Gimhae with KTX or road transfer to Daegu, hotel near EXCO).
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Flights and hotels tighten in Daegu during May trade-show season.
Reaching Daegu usually means an Incheon arrival plus a KTX or road transfer — allow extra travel time.
exhibit
You have a defined Korea/APAC channel plan, a certified product line and staff who can work the stand in Korean or with an interpreter.
Best for
Korean and overseas manufacturers and distributors of suppression systems, detection and alarm equipment, PPE and rescue gear targeting Korean public procurement and Gyeongsangbuk-do industrial buyers.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
4–6 months ahead (space application, stand design and build, freight and ATA Carnet, KFI certification evidence, Korean-language sales support).
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Stand pricing is not published in the current listing — confirm the 2027 space rate card with the organiser.
KFI type approval and Korean-language documentation requirements can gate what you may sell on site.
Shipping and customs clearance for demonstration equipment (carnet recommended).
skip
Budget or travel approval is not available for 2027 and you already have a qualified Korean partner.
Best for
Buyers for whom fire-safety sourcing is not on the 2027 roadmap, or those who already cover Korea through an established distributor or online catalogue.
Timeline
None — monitor the organiser site and post-show reports instead.
Risks
No travel cost, but you miss first-hand comparison of Korean OEMs and public-procurement specifiers ahead of 2028 tender cycles.
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.
