APEC in Gyeongju

[APEC 2025 Special ⑧] Legacy and Future of Asia-Pacific Cooperation Gyeongju pink muhly field — Photo by john ko. Source · Unsplash License As the curtains close on APEC 2025 in Gyeongju, attention will shift from the event itself to its legacy and long-term impact. Summits come and go, but their influence on policy, trade, […]

Why APEC 2025 mattered to Gyeongju Photo by Dmitry Voronov. License: https://unsplash.com/license APEC 2025 brought international attention to Gyeongju, a historic city known for Silla-era temples, tombs, and cultural landscapes. The leaders’ meeting took place in Gyeongju from October 31 to November 1, 2025. It is now a completed event, so this article focuses on […]

[APEC 2025 Special ⑥] Korea as Host and Bridge-Builder Gyeongju autumn landscape — Photo by Dmitry Voronov. Source · Unsplash License When the Asia-Pacific comes together in Gyeongju for APEC 2025, Korea will not simply serve as the logistical host. It will act as a bridge-builder among 21 diverse economies, balancing tradition and innovation, diplomacy

[APEC 2025 Special ⑤] The Key Themes Defining the Summit Gyeongju pink muhly field — Photo by john ko. Source · Unsplash License Every APEC summit has its central themes, but APEC 2025 in Gyeongju will stand out because it addresses the three greatest challenges of our time: trade, digital transformation, and sustainability. These themes

[APEC 2025 Special ④] The Summit Where Policy develop Business Gyeongju autumn landscape — Photo by Dmitry Voronov. Source · Unsplash License While world leaders gather at the APEC 2025 Summit in Gyeongju, another equally important event will unfold: the APEC CEO Summit. This is where policy meets business, where the visions of governments intersect

[APEC 2025 Special ③] 21 Member Economies: Unity in Diversity The APEC 2025 Summit in Gyeongju will bring together 21 member economies, representing nearly 60% of global GDP and half of world trade. Beyond the numbers, APEC is a unique forum where global powers and smaller economies sit at the same table to define shared

[APEC 2025 Special ②] APEC 2025 and the Putrajaya Vision 2040 : Sustainable Future Gyeongju pink muhly field — Photo by john ko. Source · Unsplash License APEC is not only about short-term trade policies—it is also about building a long-term vision for the Asia-Pacific community. At the heart of this lies the Putrajaya Vision

[APEC 2025 Special ①] A Historic Turning Point in Gyeongju Gyeongju autumn landscape — Photo by Dmitry Voronov. Source · Unsplash License In November 2025, the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea, will stand at the center of world attention as it hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. APEC 2025 is not just another

[APEC 2025 Series Prologue] A Global Summit in Gyeongju Gyeongju autumn landscape — Photo by Dmitry Voronov. Source · Unsplash License In the fall of 2025, the historic city of Gyeongju, South Korea, will become the center of the world’s attention as it hosts the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit. With 21 member economies accounting

Introduction: APEC Comes to Gyeongju Gyeongju pink muhly field — Photo by john ko. Source · Unsplash License In 2025, the city of Gyeongju, South Korea, will become the stage for one of the most significant diplomatic gatherings in the world: the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Since its establishment in 1989, APEC has grown