Gov't vows to support successful hosting of APEC 2025 in Gyeongju, promote travel across Korea

Acting President Choi Sang-mok was at the ancient Korean city of Gyeongju today as the city is poised to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit this autumn.

On the checklist were accommodation, transportation, and the city's framework for public safety.

Choi also pledged full government support to ensure a successful APEC summit this year which is Korea's second hosting of the event following the first in the southern port city of Busan back in 2005.

Meanwhile, at a meeting that followed, Choi also shared intentions to bolster tourism to different parts of the country among international visitors.