1. Issues

- Under Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation(MOLIT) plan called

“The 6th Airport Development Comprehensive Plan(2021~2024)” Gyeongsangbuk- do is currently proposing New Daegu-Gyeongbuk Airport replacing current Taegu Int’l Airport(IATA: TAE) with expansion of local aerospace industry infrastructure by 2030.

- City of Gumi; the region holding GADLEX 2025 is recently assigned as Defense Innovation Cluster(June, 2023) and Drone Regulation-Free Special Zone(July, 2023). Gumi City is seeking possibilities for developing future aerospace & defense industry and global cooperations.

- With strong traditional manufacture infrastructure including major companies like LIG Nex1 and Hanwha Systems, position of Gyeongsangbuk-do & Gumi City is regional hub for supply chain and market.

Blueprint: New Daegu-Gyeongbuk Airport

2. Overview

- Event : Global Aerospace, Defense and Logisitics EXhibition 2025

- Host : Gyeongsangbuk-do, City of Gumi, ROK Army 2^nd Operational Command

- Organizer : Korea Aerospace Industires Association (KAIA)

- Supported by

* Ministry of National Defense (MND)

* Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE)

* Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT)

* Defense Acquisistion Program Administration (DAPA)

* Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF)

* Kyungwoon University

* Kumoh National Institute of Technology

- Date : Sep 24th (Wed) – 26th (Fri), 2025

- Location : GUMICO

※ Address : (39171) 49, Cheomdangieop1-ro, Sandong-eup, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

- Website : https://gadlex.kr/en/

- Program

* Exhibition

* Seminars : Manufacture, avionics, MRO, AAM, space, defense, logistics, etc.

* Export consultation : Dedicated B2B/B2G meetings

- VIP session : Opening ceremony, MoU, delegation meetings

* Delegation meeting candidates

a) Government: MOTIE, MOLIT, DAPA, Assembly

b) Municipality: Governor, Mayor

c) Military: Commander of the 2nd Army Operations Command

d) International: Embassy, Industry, Aerospace organization

e) Industry: Leading companies

f) Others: Military, Authorities, etc.

3. Result(GADLEX 2024)

- Exhibitors : 77 exhibitors, 168 booths

* Key exhibitors : Korea Aerospace Industries, Hanwha Systems, LIG Nex1, Toray, ATR, Embraer, Korea Airport Corporations, Embassy of Canada

* Exhibitors type : Industry, Education, Government, Authority, Embassy

* Exhibitors category : Aerospace, Defense, Logistics, Cooperation

- Visitors : 5,000 visitors

- Seminars : 24 sessions with 4 topics

- Export Consultation(Dedicated B2B/B2G meetings) : 67 meetings.

GUMICO Exterior View

GADLEX interior

4. Exhibitors(Non-Korean) Guide for GADLEX 2025

- Application open : March, 2025

- Apply to : aviation@aerospace.or.kr

- Price

* Schemed booth (3m x 2m fixed) : Free

a) Connected expansion is available

b) Provision : Folding chairs, info desk, light, 1KW electricity, fascia board

Schemed Booth (Single)

Schemed Booth (2 booths connected)

* Raw space(Custom installation required)

a) Space : Free(Must coordinate with Organizer regarding size)

b) Installation : Must coordinate with Organizer regarding design

c) Any exhibitors bearing installation own will have benefits for space coordination.

d) Any exhibitors bring display items bigger than schemed booth size(W x D), will have benefits for space and installation coordination.

Raw space + Custom installation booth

- Note

* Complimentary online catalog will be provided

* Travel(Transportation, accommodation, etc.) expenses shall be borne by exhibitors own.

* At least one personnel must manage own booth throughout event days.

5. Travel to GADLEX 2025

- Transportation

* By Air

a) Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

★ Travelers using Korean Air can book international – domestic transit exclusive flight to Daegu International Airport. Refer “Transit Exclusive Domestic Flight” at Korean Air website or link below.

https://www.koreanair.com/kr/en/booking/transfer/domestic-transit

→ Bus : Direct to Gumi bus terminal (4h)

b) Daegu International Airport (TAE) / Busan Gimhae Int’l Airport (PUS)

→ Bus : Direct to Gumi bus terminal (TAE : 1h / PUS : 2h)

* By Rail

→ KTX : Gimcheon - Gumi Station (From Seoul Station or Busan Station)

→ Shuttle bus to GUMICO will be available from the Gimcheon - Gumi Station

* By Bus (Intercity)

a) Gumi bus terminal

→ Shuttle bus to GUMICO will be available from the Gumi Bus Terminal

- Accommodation

* Ramada by Wyndham Gumi Hotel (3.5 Stars)

* Gumi Century Hotel (3 Stars)

Travel Map for International Exhibitor / Visitor

6. Footage : GADLEX 2024

GADLEX 2024 Opening Ceremony

VIP Session(Meeting & Booth Tour)

ROKAF Black Eagles Airshow

Seminar

B2B/B2G Meetings(Left; Dedicated, Right; On field)

Exhibition