Gyeongju: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Tuesday for hosting an "unrivaled" Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this week in line with the country's international standing. Kim made the remark during a Cabinet meeting a day after the gathering of the 21 APEC member economies began in the southeastern city of Gyeongju.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the prime minister emphasized that the summit will serve as a forum for global economic cooperation and cultural exchange. He noted that the event represents a moment in history that aims to create a new framework for the global trade order. Kim expressed hope that the public would contribute to making the APEC summit a historical event through their civic awareness and support.
In addition, Kim instructed the government to thoroughly prepare for the period following APEC. He highlighted the importance of accelerating efforts to promote tourism to regions beyond the capital area, aiming to leverage the summit's impact to boost local economies.