Gyeongbuk, Gyeongju City, and KOTRA Open APEC Economic Exhibition Hall 'K-Business Square'

Experience Korea's Cutting-Edge Technologies in One Place
A Platform for Global Economic Diplomacy

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) announced on the 22nd that, in cooperation with Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongju City, it has been operating the 'K-Business Square' since the 20th and will continue for the next five weeks.

KOTRA, in collaboration with Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongju City, will operate the APEC Economic Exhibition Hall 'K-Business Square' for five weeks starting from the 20th. Inside view of the 'K-Business Square' exhibition hall. KOTRA

This exhibition was organized to showcase the status of Korean industry to the world. The exhibition hall consists of the Korea Industrial History Hall, the Advanced Future Industry Hall, the Regional Enterprise Hall, and the '5 Han House,' which offers five different Korean cultural experiences.

At the Advanced Future Industry Hall, visitors can view exhibitions themed around Korea's major industries: semiconductors, mobility, and shipbuilding & marine. Both large corporations and startups are participating together to present Korea's innovative technologies in one place, allowing visitors to experience the latest products from each industry and gain a glimpse of future technologies. Through this, Korea aims to demonstrate to diplomatic delegations from various countries visiting the exhibition that it is leading the global market as an advanced manufacturing powerhouse, while also conveying a message of prosperity through cooperation among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries. In addition, 100 overseas buyers and global investors will be invited to the venue, actively utilizing the exhibition as a platform for economic diplomacy.

Kang Kyungseong, President of KOTRA, stated, "This APEC Economic Exhibition Hall is the perfect opportunity to showcase Korea as an advanced manufacturing powerhouse to major diplomatic delegations and business leaders visiting Gyeongju," adding, "In conjunction with the APEC Summit, we will do our utmost to not only enhance our national brand but also achieve significant results in terms of business cooperation."