According to Yonhap News,

The "2025 Namwon International Drone Festival with Robots" opened on October 16th at the Namwon Sports Complex in Jeonbuk State.

The event, which will run for three days, is one of the largest drone and robot convergence festivals in Korea, co-hosted by Namwon City and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport.

This year’s festival is divided into four main categories: sports competitions utilizing drones and robots, exhibitions and conferences, performances and experiences, and a food festival.

The sports competitions include an international drone racing event with top-level domestic and international players, along with drone soccer, drone basketball, youth mobility contests, and autonomous vehicle competitions.

As Namwon City has been selected as a "drone demonstration city," AI-based drone logistics service models, which have been developed by the city, will also be showcased.

In the exhibition and conference sections, drones and robots equipped with the latest technologies, drone sports equipment, and autonomous flight systems will be displayed. Experts will also hold discussions on the future development of drones and robots, as well as strategies for creating related industrial ecosystems.

The event will feature a drone light show, an air show, a drone experience booth for children, and a drone and robot playground.

At the food festival, visitors can enjoy traditional foods from around the world and dishes from famous local restaurants.

Namwon's mayor stated, "This event will be an opportunity to view both the current state and future development directions of drone leisure sports and the drone and robot industries. We will ensure the event runs smoothly and use this as a stepping stone to elevate Namwon as a leading drone city."



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Source: Yonhap News (October 16, 2025)

** This article was translated from Korean.