IQA ABIL 2026
International Beauty Convention · Jinhae, Korea
Korean Council Certified · Gyeongsangnam-do · Jinhae-gu Office · Changwon City Official Joint Support
Held concurrently with the 63rd Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (Cherry Blossom Festival) – Creating the pinnacle of beauty industry × tourism.
Organizer’s Vision · Glory Journey
IQA International Qualifications Assessment and ABIL Asia Beauty International League jointly create the most anticipated beauty industry event of 2026. We join hands with Gyeongsangnam-do, Jinhae-gu Office, Changwon Tourism Organization and dozens of leading Korean enterprises to embed the international beauty competition directly into the world-class festival “Jinhae Gunhangje”. This is not just a competition; it’s a cross-border co-creation of beauty professionalism, Korean culture, and cherry blossom tourism.
Core Mission
- Build the highest competitive platform for East Asian beauty industry — 30+ categories fully aligned with global technical standards.
- Drive local tourism economy — Bring international beauty professionals to Jinhae through ABIL, revitalizing festival tourism.
- International qualification interoperability — Winners directly receive IQA/ABIL dual certification, valid throughout Asia-Pacific.
- Public-private-academia co-creation — Jinhae-gu Office, Changwon Chamber of Commerce, and Korea Beauty Association provide event resources and venues.
Strong Support from Local Government & Enterprises
- Jinhae-gu Office: Provides entire 3rd floor of Solar Tower, seats for Gunhangje opening ceremony, fireworks collaboration.
- Changwon Tourism Bureau: Subsidized sightseeing buses for overseas participants, cherry blossom festival welcome banquet.
- Gyeongnam Daily News / KNN: Full media coverage, exposure for participant brands.
- 13 Korean beauty equipment companies: Sponsor latest devices, competition standards comparable to World Cup.
2026.3.28 Battle in Changwon
Competition Categories · Global Trends
2026 Jinhae Gunhangje x ABIL
Korea’s largest cherry blossom festival, unprecedentedly combined with the beauty industry’s grand event!
- Gunhangje Opening Ceremony — Exclusive reserved seats for ABIL participants, enjoy the historic Admiral Yi Sun-sin ceremony.
- Jinhae Fireworks Show — On the evening of March 28, Changwon City presents an extra maritime fireworks display for the International Beauty Convention.
- Yeojwacheon Cherry Blossom Road — Official convention photography team takes cherry blossom promotional photos for participants.
- Jinhae-gu Office Welcome Tea — The district mayor personally receives national teams.
All registered participants will receive “Official Gunhangje Souvenir” and a festival guidebook.
The street view shows the exterior of the Solar Tower. Participants can familiarize themselves with the surrounding area in advance. Shuttle guidance will be provided on the convention day.
The 26 proposal posters below detail the sponsorship content from Korean local governments, tourism organizations, and beauty brands – full project disclosure.
The complete 26-page proposal demonstrates the highest level of support from Korean local governments and enterprises for the ABIL Convention.
Register Now · Step onto the International Stage
Organizers
IQA International Qualifications Assessment
ABIL Asia Beauty International League
Co-organizers / Executors
LBEDU Luster Beauty International Education and Training Academy · PMUFactory · Jinhae-gu Office · Changwon Tourism Division
Application Deadline
2026.02.28 (Sat) - No extensions
Inquiry & Registration
+852 9344 2355 / +852 9548 8600
LAST CHANCE Beauty elites from around the world have already registered; national teams from Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore are fully formed. If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to submit your online portfolio and application form before 2026.02.28. Miss this and you will lose the opportunity to participate in the international spectacle of Jinhae Gunhangje.
Seize the opportunity to compete amidst cherry blossoms, naval port festival, and world-class talents
Korean local government · Enterprises · Festival – all set, waiting for you to conquer!
You can also call +852 9344 2355 / +852 9548 8600 for personal assistance