APEC Summit Kicks Off Today: Seoul on High Alert
APEC Summit Kicks Off Today: Gyeongju on High Alert
As the official schedule for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit week begins in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province on October 27, 2025, the South Korean government has entered a state of maximum security to ensure the successful and safe hosting of the meeting. The APEC summit will be attended by leaders and high-ranking officials from major Asia-Pacific countries, and relevant agencies, including the police, military, and fire department, will work closely together to ensure security throughout the event. In particular, the Gyeongju area will maintain the highest level of alert, with enhanced security checks around the venues and on major roads and facilities. The South Korean government plans to do its best to enhance South Korea's international standing and contribute to promoting economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region through this APEC summit.
The police plan to deploy up to 18,000 officers per day in the Gyeongju area during the APEC summit to ensure order and security. The police will carry out various tasks, including strengthening patrols around the venues, blocking illegal gatherings and demonstrations, and preventing terrorism. In addition, a no-fly zone will be established over the venue area from 00:00 on October 27, restricting access for drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles. This is a measure to ensure the safety of the APEC summit and prevent any unfortunate accidents. The police will strengthen publicity about the no-fly zone and will strictly punish any violations. The police will also strengthen preparedness for cyberattacks during the APEC summit, conduct cybersecurity checks on major institutions and facilities, and prepare to respond quickly in the event of a cyberattack. The police are committed to doing their best to ensure that the public can watch the APEC summit with peace of mind.
The military will deploy approximately 1,800 personnel to support the successful hosting of the APEC summit, performing ground operation security and patrol duties. The military will cooperate with the police to strengthen security around the venue area, protect key facilities, and respond to terrorist threats. In particular, the military is fully prepared to respond immediately to any threats that may arise during the APEC summit. The military has stated that it will spare no effort to provide all necessary support to ensure the safety of the APEC summit and will do its best to ensure that the public can enjoy the event with peace of mind. In addition, a Class A emergency alert will be issued in North Gyeongsang Province and Busan Metropolitan City from 00:00 on October 28, further strengthening the military's alert posture. A Class A emergency alert is issued when security threats, such as the possibility of North Korean provocations, are heightened. The military plans to strengthen its security and enhance its defenses of key facilities to prepare for any eventuality.
The National Fire Agency will issue a national fire mobilization order from October 28 to prepare for any accidents that may occur during the APEC summit. The national fire mobilization order is a measure to rapidly concentrate fire fighting forces in the event of a major disaster. The Fire Agency plans to deploy additional ambulances and fire fighting equipment to ensure the safety of this APEC summit. The Fire Agency plans to strengthen fire prevention activities during the event and prepare to respond quickly to any emergency patients. In particular, the Fire Agency plans to concentrate fire fighting forces around major hotels where leaders from each country are staying and around the venues to ensure early fire suppression. In addition, the Fire Agency plans to strengthen the medical support system during the APEC summit to prepare for the rapid transfer of emergency patients to hospitals. The Fire Agency has stated that it will do its best to ensure the safety of the APEC summit and will make every effort to ensure that the public can enjoy the event with peace of mind.
Meanwhile, KGC Ginseng Corporation is launching a nationwide promotional campaign to support the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC summit. During the APEC summit, KGC Ginseng Corporation will attach APEC support banners to 85 nationwide JeongKwanJang sales vehicles and post support posters in JeongKwanJang road shops, expanding the campaign nationwide. In addition, JeongKwanJang products will be placed in major hotels in Gyeongju where leaders from each country will be staying. This is to introduce JeongKwanJang, Korea's representative health food, to the leaders of each country visiting Korea and to instill a positive image of South Korea. KGC Ginseng Corporation will be running a '2025 APEC Summit' support promotion at JeongKwanJang offline stores nationwide and at the JeongKwanJang online mall, Jeongmall, until the 2nd of next month, to increase public interest in the APEC summit and to wish for its successful hosting. KGC Ginseng Corporation plans to actively promote the APEC summit to enhance the brand value of South Korea and strengthen its competitiveness in the global market.
