【Break News Gyeongju】Reporter Park Young-jae = The Gyeongju City delegation visited Peru from the 14th to the 24th. It is assessed that the foundation has been laid for the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit.
The Gyeongju City delegation, including Mayor Joo Nak-yeong, toured major cities such as Lima, Arequipa, and Urubamba to share experience in operating the Peru APEC Linkage Conference and publicize Gyeongju’s environmental technology and tourism resources to the world.
During the overseas visit, the delegation visited the Lima Convention Center to observe the preparation process for the 2024 APEC Peru Summit and visited President Yoon Seok-yeol to request government support for the successful hosting of the 2025 Gyeongju APEC Summit.
In addition, in a meeting with the mayor of Lima, ways to cooperate between cities were discussed, opening the door to cooperation to strengthen its international status. The Gyeongju photo exhibition held at the same location is said to have been an opportunity to promote Gyeongju to representatives from around the world.
During his subsequent visit to Arequipa, he met with Arequipa Mayor Victor Hugo Rivera Chavez and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the friendly relationship.
In particular, the signing of an MOU on academic exchange between Dongguk University’s WISE Campus and the National University of San Agustin in Arequipa solidified the educational and research cooperation between the two cities.
In addition, the photo exhibition held at the National University of San Agustin to celebrate the success of the 2025 APEC Gyeongju was attracting attention as an opportunity to promote the culture and vision of Gyeongju to the world.
Also, in Urubamba City, he met with Mayor Rorald Vera Gallejos, shared Peru’s experience in hosting APEC, and introduced the GK-SBR method, Gyeongju City’s advanced sewage treatment technology.
This technology is an eco-friendly technology with excellent nitrogen and phosphorus removal efficiency and significant energy savings, and was the first domestic local government to receive environmental new technology certification from the Ministry of Environment in 2022.
Mayor Urubamba showed great interest in Gyeongju City’s advanced environmental technology and announced that he would consider ways to cooperate with nearby cities.
The delegation visited the Tambo del Inca Hotel, where the APEC Tourism Ministers’ Meeting and Senior Management Meeting were held, inspected the conference hall and major facilities, and collected data to prepare for the Gyeongju Summit.
Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nak-young said, “This visit to Peru is an important stepping stone for Gyeongju to become a global city,” and emphasized, “We will focus all our capabilities to successfully host the 2025 APEC Summit.”
Gyeongju City delegation visits Peru to lay the foundation for the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit
The Gyeongju City delegation visited Peru from the 14th to the 24th. It is evaluated that the foundation for the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit has been laid.
The Gyeongju City delegation, including Mayor Joo Nak-young, toured major cities such as Lima, Arequipa, and Urubamba to share the experience of operating the Peru APEC Summit and to introduce Gyeongju’s environmental technology and tourism resources to the world.
During their overseas visit, the delegation visited the Lima Convention Center to observe the preparation process for the 2024 APEC Peru Summit and visited President Yoon Seok-yeol to request government support for the successful hosting of the 2025 Gyeongju APEC Summit.
In addition, during the meeting with the mayor of Lima, they discussed ways for cooperation between cities and opened the door to cooperation for strengthening international status. The Gyeongju photo exhibition held at the same location is evaluated as an opportunity to promote Gyeongju to representatives from around the world.
In addition, during the visit to Arequipa, he met with Arequipa Mayor Victor Hugo Rivera Chavez to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the friendship relationship and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation.
In particular, through the signing of an MOU for academic exchange between Dongguk University WISE Campus and San Agustin National University in Arequipa, the two cities strengthened their cooperation in education and research.
In addition, the photo exhibition held at San Agustin National University to wish for the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Gyeongju attracted attention as a place to introduce Gyeongju’s culture and vision to the world.
In addition, he met with Mayor Ronald Vera Gallejos in Urubamba City to share Peru’s experience hosting APEC and introduce Gyeongju City’s advanced sewage treatment technology, the GK-SBR method.
This technology is an eco-friendly technology with excellent nitrogen and phosphorus removal efficiency and great energy saving effects, and was the first local government in Korea to receive the Ministry of Environment’s environmental new technology certification in 2022.
The Urubamba mayor expressed deep interest in Gyeongju City’s advanced environmental technology and announced that he would review cooperation plans with neighboring cities.
The delegation visited the Tambo del Inca Hotel, where the APEC Tourism Ministers’ Meeting and Senior Officials’ Meeting were held, inspected the conference hall and main facilities, and collected data for preparations for the Gyeongju Summit.
Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nak-young emphasized, “This visit to Peru is an important stepping stone for Gyeongju to leap forward as a global city,” and “We will focus all our capabilities on successfully hosting the 2025 APEC Summit.”
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**What specific challenges does Gyeongju anticipate in hosting the 2025 APEC Summit, and how does the city plan to mitigate these challenges while ensuring a successful and impactful event?**
## Interview: Gyeongju’s Global Aspiration: Laying the Foundation for a Successful APEC 2025
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World-Today-News. Today, we have the privilege of discussing Gyeongju’s ambitious journey towards hosting the 2025 APEC Summit. We are joined by two esteemed guests:
* **[Guest 1:** Name & title – ideally someone involved in the Gyeongju delegation or with expertise in international relations]
* **[Guest 2:** Name & title – ideally an academic or policy analyst specializing in APEC or South Korean foreign policy]
**Section 1: Building Bridges: Gyeongju’s Peru Sojourn**
* **Interviewer:** The recent visit of the Gyeongju City delegation to Peru has garnered considerable attention. Could you [address Guest 1] please elaborate on the key objectives and outcomes of this mission? What specific experiences and insights were gained by interacting with Peruvian officials and institutions involved in hosting the 2024 APEC Summit?
* **Interviewer:** [Address Guest 2] From an international cooperation perspective, how significant is this outreach to Peru? What message does this send about Gyeongju’s commitment to engaging with the wider APEC community?
**Section 2: Showcasing Gyeongju: Tourism, Technology, and Tradition**
* **Interviewer:** The article highlights Gyeongju’s efforts to showcase its environmental technology, particularly the GK-SBR method, during the delegation’s visit. [Address Guest 1], how does this innovative technology align with Gyeongju’s broader ambitions to establish itself as a leader in sustainable development?
* **Interviewer:** [Address Guest 2] In today’s globalized world, municipalities often leverage cultural heritage and tourism to boost their international profiles.
How effectively do you believe Gyeongju is utilizing its rich historical and cultural assets to attract attention on the global stage?
**Section 3: Looking Ahead: The Road to 2025**
* **Interviewer:** [Address Guest 1] Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nak-yeong stated that this Peru visit is a “stepping stone” for Gyeongju’s transformation into a global city. What concrete steps will the city be taking in the coming months and years to ensure the successful execution of the 2025 APEC Summit?
* **Interviewer:** [Address Guest 2] Hosting a major international event like APEC presents both opportunities and challenges for a city like Gyeongju. What are some potential hurdles Gyeongju might encounter along the way, and what strategies could be implemented to address them effectively?
**Concluding Remarks:**
* **Interviewer:** Thank you both for your insightful perspectives. We look forward to witnessing Gyeongju’s continued progress as it embarks on this exciting journey towards hosting the 2025 APEC Summit.
**Note:**
This interview framework is designed to be flexible and adaptable. You can modify specific questions to align with the interview guests’ expertise and delve deeper into topics of particular interest. Remember to encourage healthy debate and diverse viewpoints throughout the conversation.