GYEONGJU, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — As the APEC Summit drew global attention to Gyeongju last week, the city’s hospitality industry is racing to turn the spotlight into lasting gains. Hotels that hosted world leaders are now launching promotions offering guests a taste of the summit’s prestige — from presidential suites to dishes inspired by [...]
GYEONGJU, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeongju, a city steeped in a thousand years of history, is preparing to showcase a modern face to the world as South Korea hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2025. On Tuesday, the Korea Tourism Organization unveiled a new slate of travel themes to spotlight Gyeongju’s appeal, categorized [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Friday the government should consider raising the national terror alert level as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit draws near, in order to ensure the event is hosted successfully. According to his office, Kim made the remarks while presiding over a counter-terrorism commission meeting, [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A working-level Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on food security was held in South Korea to discuss global food security, Seoul’s agriculture ministry said Thursday. The three-day APEC policy partnership on food security took place in Gyeongju, about 275 kilometers southeast of Seoul, from Tuesday, with some 120 officials [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s business community on Thursday launched a promotion committee to support the government’s preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit set to be held in the country this year. The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) said the committee, led by KCCI Chairman Chey Tae-won, [...]
GYEONGJU/SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Seven people aboard a capsized boat off the southeastern coast were found in a state of cardiac arrest Monday, the Coast Guard said. The seven were among eight crew members aboard the 29-ton Geumgwang when the fishing vessel collided with a 456-ton cargo ship and capsized in [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Gyeongju in South Korea’s North Gyeongsang Province has been recommended as the host city candidate for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Thursday. The government’s APEC summit host city recommendation committee held a meeting earlier in the day and selected Gyeongju, [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday that South Korea will create a small modular reactor (SMR) industrial complex in the southeastern city of Gyeongju and a hydrogen industrial cluster in its surrounding North Gyeongsang Province to foster the emerging energy sector and boost the local economy. Yoon announced the [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a revelation that underscores the enduring allure of cherry blossoms after dusk, data from last year’s Socar users indicates that Gyeongju’s Gyerim Forest was the premier destination for those seeking the nocturnal beauty of these springtime blooms. Socar, a prominent car-sharing service, unveiled its findings on March 11, detailing [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern city of Gyeongju early Thursday, the state weather agency said, but no damage has been reported. The quake struck the city, 277 kilometers southeast of Seoul, at around 4:55 a.m. at an estimated depth of 12 km, and five aftershocks followed until [...]