The Chōsen Industrial Exhibition (朝鮮物産共進会) was a colonial fair held in 1915 to mark the 5th anniversary of the establishment of Japanese Korea, and was the first official event of the new government.

A major purpose of the exhibition was to portray Japan as a modern, positive force in Korea.

It will make them realize that they should seek improvement and develop industry and increase national wealth gradually through hard work and effort.

[3]The exhibition was held in the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung palace[4][page needed] and took place in both existing buildings, and newly constructed ones.

[4][page needed] The layout was designed to contrast historic Korean architecture with modern Japanese architecture and visitors entered through the existing Gwanghwamun gate, before the new Illhogwan (First Exhibition Hall), which stood in front of the Geunjeongjeon throne room.