Gyeongju Hosts Major Economic Forum as APEC Summit Approaches!

Daniel Kim 2025.07.16 Views

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (left) and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Chey Tae-won talk during the 48th KCCI Summer Forum held at Lahan Select Hotel in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Wednesday (Yonhap) The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) launched its annual summer forum on Wednesday at the Lahan Select Hotel in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.

Running through Saturday, this year’s forum is one of the nation’s largest economic gatherings, drawing approximately 500 corporate executives, business leaders, and policymakers. The KCCI chose Gyeongju as the venue to drum up public interest and support for the upcoming APEC summit and APEC CEO Summit. These high-profile events are set to take place in about 100 days in this historic city, according to KCCI officials.

Chey Tae-won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, delivers opening remarks at the 48th KCCI Summer Forum held at the Lahan Select Gyeongju hotel in North Gyeongsang Province on Wednesday. (KCCI) Prime Minister Kim Min-seok delivers keynote address at the 48th KCCI Summer Forum held at the Lahan Select Gyeongju hotel in North Gyeongsang Province on Wednesday. (KCCI)