APEC summit transforms Gyeongju into global diplomacy hub

Gyeongju, the historic capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom, is rapidly becoming a focal point of global diplomacy as host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which began Monday. The weeklong event will temporarily shift the world’s attention to this ancient Korean city in North Gyeongsang Province, using its deep historical backdrop for critical discussions on the future of Asia-Pacific trade and security. Officials are operating under a mandate to ensure flawless execution for the high-stakes gathering. As a visible measure of this commitment, Pohang Gyeongju Airport, a regional gateway, has been temporarily repurposed as the exclusive hub for visiting corporate leaders. The city itself is being carefully managed and promoted as a unique convergence point, where the demands of 21st-century technology are set against the backdrop of millennia-old Korean culture, providing a distinctive setting for the world’s economic leaders. Delegates participating in the Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting, scheduled Monday and Tuesday at Sono Calm and Commodore Hotel, begaWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times