Table of Contents
- Gyeongju APEC, the Center of Asia-Pacific
- Trump to Visit Korea on the 29th for Talks with President Lee Jaemyung, Followed by Meetings with Xi Jinping the Next Day
- Final Preparations Complete for HICO, Expo Park, and 라한셀렉트
- City Maintenance Completed for APEC, from Autonomous Shuttles to Silla Heritage
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Gyeongju APEC, the Center of Asia-Pacific
In 2025, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit is scheduled to be held in Gyeongju. This meeting will take place from October 31 to November 1, focusing on the theme of 'Inclusive and Innovative Growth and the Recovery of Free Trade.' Leaders from 21 member countries, as well as representatives from various international organizations including the OECD and WTO, are expected to attend.
Ahead of the summit, the ▲ Final Senior Officials Meeting (CSOM) will take place from October 27 to 28, and the ▲ Joint Ministerial Meeting on Foreign Affairs and Trade (AMM) will be held from October 29 to 30. In relation to these events, traffic control and security measures will be implemented throughout Gyeongju. Visitors planning to come during this period should be cautious as unexpected traffic restrictions may occur.
To prepare for the event, the entire city has transformed into a conference venue. Banners reading 'APEC 2025 KOREA WELCOME TO GYEONGJU' have been hung in multiple places, and buses, taxis, and utility poles have all been newly decorated.
Trump to Visit Korea on the 29th for Talks with President Lee Jaemyung, Followed by Meetings with Xi Jinping the Next Day
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Korea on October 29 to hold a bilateral summit with President Lee Jaemyung. This will be the second official meeting following the talks held in Washington in August.
This summit is set to take place in Gyeongju, where the APEC Summit will be held. Although President Trump will not participate in the APEC Summit, he plans to deliver a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Dinner and is also scheduled to attend a working dinner with the leaders that evening.
On the morning of the 30th, President Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after which he plans to head back to Washington that night. Analyzing the schedule and itinerary of this visit suggests an intention to achieve both security and trade objectives simultaneously.
Final Preparations Complete for HICO, Expo Park, and 라한셀렉트
Gyeongju is currently transforming into a center for international conferences.
Among the venues, the Gyeongju Hwarang Convention Center (HICO) will serve as the main venue for the key summit conference, which has completed exterior repairs and enhanced access control.
At the International Media Center (IMC), various country broadcasters’ vehicles and satellite transmission equipment have been arranged, and the installation of reporter desks and mobile base stations has been completed.
At Gyeongju Expo Park, preparations for the CEO Summit and economic exhibition hall are underway. The exhibition hall, focusing on the history and future of domestic industries, is nearing completion, with the final adjustments to the exhibition arrangements currently in progress.
The 라한셀렉트 Gyeongju Hotel has been selected as the venue for the official APEC dinner, and the convention hall in the basement can accommodate between 1000 and 2000 guests.
Additionally, Sonokam Gyeongju has completed renovations as a five-star hotel with an investment of 170 billion won, and seven world-class accommodation facilities have been newly designated.
City Maintenance Completed for APEC, from Autonomous Shuttles to Silla Heritage
A new 'Autonomous Shuttle Operation Route' has been established around the Bomun Tourist Complex to enhance the image of a sustainable city.
Currently, the urban beautification work such as road paving, lighting installation, and landscaping maintenance is nearing completion.
The National Gyeongju Museum and Silla Historical Museum are attracting many visitors, with Silla's cultural heritage gaining attention as an attractive tourist resource for APEC participants. One citizen expressed, "I am proud that Gyeongju is becoming a city that global figures visit."
An APEC protocol official commented, "This summit will be a significant turning point in elevating Gyeongju's international status," adding, "Even after the event concludes, tourism, industry, and international exchanges are expected to be further revitalized." Such changes will serve as a foundation for Gyeongju's continued development in the future.
Conclusion
The APEC Summit to be held in Gyeongju in 2025 is anticipated to be a significant milestone in Korea's diplomacy. Cooperation between East Asian countries is also expected to strengthen further.
The series of meetings between President Lee Jaemyung, U.S. President Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping will provide an opportunity to open a new chapter in Korea-U.S., Korea-China, and U.S.-China relations.
Gyeongju is already fully prepared, and the world is paying attention to this historic city.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When will the 2025 APEC Summit be held in Gyeongju?
The APEC Summit will be held in Gyeongju from October 31 to November 1, 2025.
The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit will take place in Gyeongju from October 31 to November 1. This summit will focus on 'Inclusive and Innovative Growth and the Recovery of Free Trade' and is expected to see participation from leaders of 21 member countries, as well as representatives from various international organizations including the OECD and WTO.
Q. What traffic controls will be in place in Gyeongju during the 2025 APEC Summit?
Traffic control and security measures will be enforced throughout Gyeongju before and after the summit.
Leading up to the 2025 APEC Summit, the Final Senior Officials Meeting (CSOM) and the Joint Ministerial Meeting on Foreign Affairs and Trade (AMM) will be held from October 27 to 30. During this period, traffic control and security enhancement will be implemented throughout Gyeongju, so visitors should prepare for unexpected restrictions.
Q. What is Donald Trump's schedule for the Gyeongju APEC Summit?
President Trump will meet with President Lee Jaemyung on October 29 and follow up with meetings with President Xi Jinping on the 30th.
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Korea on October 29 to hold a bilateral summit with President Lee Jaemyung in Gyeongju. Although President Trump will not participate in the APEC Summit, he plans to deliver a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Dinner and participate in a dinner with the leaders on the same day. He will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the morning of the 30th and is expected to return to Washington that night.
Q. What infrastructure preparations have been completed in Gyeongju for the APEC Summit?
Preparations for major venues and accommodations, including HICO, Expo Park, and 라한셀렉트, have been completed.
Gyeongju has renovated the facilities at the HICO (Gyeongju Hwarang Convention Center) and strengthened access control for the summit. At Expo Park, preparations for the CEO Summit and economic exhibition hall are nearly finalized, and the 라한셀렉트 Gyeongju Hotel has been set up as the official dinner venue for APEC. Additionally, a total of seven world-class accommodation facilities, including the five-star Sonokam Gyeongju, have been designated. The city has also completed maintenance work on road paving, lighting, landscaping, and autonomous shuttle operation routes, enhancing the image of a sustainable city.
Q. What are the expected benefits of the APEC Summit for Gyeongju and Korea?
An enhancement of Gyeongju's international status and an increase in cooperation between Korea and the U.S., Korea and China, and U.S. and China are anticipated.
The upcoming APEC Summit is being viewed as a crucial turning point in enhancing Gyeongju's international status. The series of meetings involving President Lee Jaemyung, President Trump, and President Xi Jinping are expected to provide opportunities for advancing Korea-U.S., Korea-China, and U.S.-China relations. Moreover, it is expected that after the summit, tourism, industrial growth, and international exchanges in Gyeongju will be revitalized, laying the groundwork for sustainable development in the future.
