Gyeongju City Council Member Research Group 'Gyeongju Post-APEC Strategy Research Group' Holds Final Report Meeting

Research Service for Establishing Sustainable Development Strategies for Gyeongju after APEC

The 'Gyeongju Post-APEC Strategy Research Group,' a council member research body of the Gyeongju City Council (Chairman Lee Donghyeop), led by Assemblyman Jeong Heetaek, held the final report meeting for the 'Research Service for Establishing Sustainable Development Strategies for Gyeongju after APEC' on December 11 in the council's small conference room.

At the meeting, the group presented strategic proposals in seven areas, including an 'Analysis of Internal and External Environments After APEC,' aimed at linking the achievements of the APEC Summit to Gyeongju's sustainable growth.

The main contents included: ▲ Advancing Gyeongju as one of the world's top 10 cities for cultural tourism and MICE ▲ Achieving an era of 10 million stay-over tourists ▲ Attracting 2 million foreign tourists ▲ Establishing key infrastructure such as the Silla Unification Peace Park and the APEC Cultural Center ▲ Renovating Bomun Tourism Complex 2.0 ▲ Expanding the regional brand, youth settlement, and citizen participation.

In addition, the report delved deeply into comprehensive proposals for a governance structure and funding strategies involving the central government, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Gyeongju City, the private sector, and citizens, as well as a performance management system.

Assemblyman Jeong Heetaek stated, "Hosting the APEC Summit not only elevated Gyeongju’s international status, but also provided a new opportunity for progress," adding, "To continue these achievements, citizen participation is essential. We must foster civic awareness and achieve citizen-centered sustainable urban development by institutionalizing initiatives such as the APEC Citizen College."

Based on this final report, the Gyeongju City Council plans to further develop the post-APEC Gyeongju development strategy for the next 15 years, aiming to elevate Gyeongju into a world-class city for culture, marine activities, and MICE.