The Seoul Sexpo, which has the domestic rights, says it hopes to "provide
accurate information about sex, foster a more open approach towards sex, and
search for a means of revitalizing the flagging domestic adult industry."
Critics say the event is just a pretext to flog pornography. Those over 19
years of age may attend for W15,000 (US$1=W961).
The nude photo zone, where entrants can admire nudes from the leading adult magazines and even take pictures with glamour models, will cost an additional W20,000. "Sex shouldn't be handled in a secretive, closed-off manner any more," the organizers say, adding the expo aims to anchor a "healthy sex culture." They appealed to the public to approach it with an open mind.