Construction of the banquet hall for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is under way in Gyeongju, about 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul, in this file photo taken Aug. 21, 2025. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Construction of key facilities for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju is expected to be completed early next week, officials said Wednesday.
The banquet hall, the main summit hall and the international media center are slated for completion next Monday, along with the installation of electricity, fire safety and telecommunications systems, according to the office of North Gyeongsang Province.
The main summit hall will feature a VIP lounge, bilateral meeting rooms, interpretation booths and waiting rooms for the delegates, while the media center will house a press conference hall and other press-related facilities.
The banquet hall will feature a stage for cultural performances and dining facilities, including a ballroom and exhibition space.
The exhibition hall will showcase pavilions on South Korea’s industrial history and future industries, along with exhibitions for Korean culture, including the Korean alphabet of Hangeul and Korean cuisine.
Once the construction is completed, the facilities will undergo trial runs with the installation of furniture and conference equipment.
South Korea is set to host the APEC summit in the ancient city about 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul from late October to early November. The gathering has been floated as a venue for a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, after President Lee Jae Myung raised the idea during his summit with Trump in Washington last month.
South Korea last hosted the APEC summit in 2005 in the southeastern port city of Busan.
(Yonhap)
