Seoul: The government convened a strategy meeting on Monday to ensure the successful organization of several business events coinciding with the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, the industry ministry announced.
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea is set to host four major business events alongside the APEC summit, scheduled for October 31 and November 1 in Gyeongju, located in the southeastern region of the country. These events include the APEC CEO Summit, the Invest Korea Summit, the Export Boom-up Korea Week, and the 2025 DIPS Global Tech Conference.
The APEC CEO Summit, taking place from October 28 to 31, will be co-hosted by the industry ministry and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Gyeongju, approximately 275 kilometers southeast of Seoul. It will gather around 1,700 participants, including leaders from APEC member economies and global corporations.
The Invest Korea Summit, organized jointly by the industry ministry and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), is expected to draw about 2,000 investors, diplomats, and government officials from around the world on October 30 and 31, aimed at promoting investment opportunities in South Korea.
The Export Boom-up sessions are scheduled to occur in Seoul, Ilsan, Busan, and Daegu between October 21 and November 7, facilitating connections between foreign buyers and Korean companies. Meanwhile, the global tech conference will be hosted in Seoul, focusing on the development of advanced technologies.
In a bid to enhance participation and interest in these upcoming events, the industry ministry has established a control tower responsible for fostering communication and partnerships between Korean and foreign companies, as well as boosting Seoul's exports.
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, who led Monday's meeting, emphasized that this year's APEC-related business events will allow South Korea to showcase its open leadership and economic resilience while offering new opportunities to Korean companies amidst the global trend of trade protectionism.