Key projects to be pushed forward, such as the World Gyeongju Forum, Bomun Complex Renovation, and Silla Historical and Cultural Park, following the APEC summit
Cultivating Gyeongju into South Korea’s representative global historical and cultural city through government budget and private investment,
Panorama of the North Gyeongsang Provincial Office. Maeil Newspaper DB
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, “The North Gyeongsang Province will officially move forward with its ‘Post-APEC Strategy’ to elevate Gyeongju into a world-class cultural and tourism city, using the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit happening at the end of this month as an opportunity. Consequently, the province has released mid- to long-term strategies to transform Gyeongju into a global cultural and tourism hub post-APEC.”,
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, “On the 15th, the North Gyeongsang Province held the ‘Post-APEC Project Research Service Final Report Meeting’ at Gyeongju City Hall, chaired by Administrative Vice Governor Kim Hak-hong, to announce research findings on key projects to be pursued after APEC. The meeting proposed sustainable regional growth strategies such as establishing a World Cultural Exchange Forum, renovating the Bomun Tourist Complex, and creating the Silla Historical and Cultural Park.”,
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, ‘◆ Regularizing the World Gyeongju Forum… as a hub for historical and cultural exchange’,
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, “Post-APEC, North Gyeongsang Province plans to regularize the ‘World Gyeongju Forum’ annually, aiming to develop Gyeongju into a focal point for historical and cultural international exchange. The forum will be advanced into a platform for establishing a network among world heritage cities and discussing global issues in the history and culture fields. With part of the national budget secured, it intends to expand into a ‘Davos Forum’ in the global historical and cultural sector long-term, positioning it as a key brand within the international MICE industry.”,
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, ‘◆ Remodeling the Bomun Tourist Complex… rebounding as the top tourist spot’,
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, “Designated in 1975 as South Korea’s first tourist complex, Gyeongju’s Bomun Complex is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a large-scale renovation. The Expo Park will be revamped to commemorate its historical significance to APEC. It involves remodeling outdated tourism facilities, attracting luxury hotels, and introducing monorails and autonomous vehicles to enhance the infrastructure. A significant landmark sculpture symbolizing Gyeongju and APEC, similar to Las Vegas’ ‘Sphere,’ will also be built.”,
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, ‘◆ Creating the Silla Historical and Cultural Park… as a symbol of unification and peace’,
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, “In Gyeongju, a city with a history spanning thousands of years, the ‘Silla Historical and Cultural Park’ will be established as a complex cultural and ecological space conveying the values of unification and peace. It will be developed into a large complex offering history, ecology, education, and experiential activities, integrating sites like the Unification Hall, Hwarang Education Center, and Millennium Forest Garden. The park, featuring AI content on Silla unified history and culture, Silla royal capital restoration, craft villages, and accommodation villages, is expected to become a representative historical and cultural attraction showcasing Gyeongju’s historical significance and natural environment.”,
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, ‘◆ Pursuing simultaneous government funding and private investment’,
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, “To realize the key projects, the province plans to focus on incorporating government budgets and attracting private investment. Some projects have already been reflected in the government budget proposal, and efforts are underway to include them in the presidential national tasks and pledge projects. Additionally, through coordination with relevant ministries and the National Assembly, the province aims to secure additional government funds while simultaneously promoting private investment attractions and public-private partnership projects.”,
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, ‘Administrative Vice Governor Kim Hak-hong emphasized, “The period following APEC is the true beginning, and Gyeongju and North Gyeongsang’s future depends on how meticulously we prepare the follow-up strategy.”‘,
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, ‘ ◆ Formalizing the Post-APEC Strategy’,
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, “The province plans to officially announce the ‘Post-APEC Strategy’ following the Gyeongju APEC summit. The strategy encompasses goals of elevating Gyeongju into South Korea’s representative global historical and cultural city and a center of the cultural tourism industry. To achieve this, the province intends to progressively implement the primary tasks of the key projects concluded in the final report meeting and to discover related new projects.”,
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, ‘North Gyeongsang Governor Lee Cheol-woo commented, “Building on the successful hosting of the APEC summit, the Post-APEC projects will play a crucial role in advancing Gyeongju to one of the world’s top 10 global tourist cities,” adding, “I am confident this project will lay down the foundation for leading South Korea to a first-class nation and open up a bright future for future generations.” 공동.