Gyeongju city is moving forward with plans to build an APEC Summit Memorial Hall to preserve the historical significance and achievements of last year's APEC Leaders' Meeting held in the North Gyeongsang Province city.
According to Gyeongju city officials on the 27th, the memorial hall will be created by remodeling the Economic Exhibition Hall within the Bomun Tourist Complex.
The project targets completion in August with a total budget of 5 billion won.
The interior will feature recreations of the summit venue and the Korea-China and Korea-U.S. bilateral meeting rooms, along with exhibition content introducing APEC's legacy.
A first anniversary commemoration event is scheduled for October 31.
The city plans to reinforce the summit's achievements and values to citizens and domestic and international visitors through an opening ceremony, retrospective photo exhibition, cultural exchange exhibition, and drone show.
"The APEC Summit was a historic turning point connecting Gyeongju with the world," said Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nak-young. "Through the memorial hall, we will share the achievements and spirit with future generations and solidify the foundation for Gyeongju's leap forward as a city for international conferences and cultural tourism."