Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "Ahead of Gyeongju APEC, Gyeongbuk Province Should Play a Central Role in Sustainable Development"

At the 'Hwagog' Special Lecture in Gyeongbuk Province
"Will Provide Full Support to Ensure Success"

On the 25th, Gyeongbuk Province invited former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, chairman of the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future, to hold the Hwagog Good Morning Special Lecture aimed at creating a future without conflicts and deficiencies through integration, communication, coexistence, and dedication.

The lecture was planned by Gyeongbuk Province, ahead of the 2025 APEC Summit, to explore ways to strengthen South Korea's role in the international community and lead sustainable growth. It was held with the attendance of about 200 people, including Gyeongbuk provincial government employees and heads of public institutions.

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) is taking a commemorative photo with Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, after participating in a chemical engineering special lecture organized by Gyeongbuk Province.

Former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon explained the sustainable development agenda and international cooperation measures to be discussed at the APEC Summit based on his experience during his tenure as UN Secretary-General, demonstrating deep insights into the roles and policy directions of each country for a sustainable future.

In particular, since the 2025 APEC Summit will be held in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk Province, he emphasized the necessity for Gyeongbuk to take a leading role as a local government realizing sustainable development goals, focusing on key agendas such as climate change response and fostering a global citizenship spirit.

Additionally, drawing on his experience and knowledge as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade during the 2005 Busan APEC Summit, he pledged to provide profound advice and active support to ensure the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit, making it a historic opportunity for remarkable development not only for Gyeongbuk but also for South Korea.

Meanwhile, the Hwagog (Let's Study on Tuesday) Good Morning Special Lecture in Gyeongbuk Province is an early morning study group operated to explore directions for provincial development and realize a successful era for local governments through lectures by experts in various fields. It started in November 2018 and has reached its 322nd session.

Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, stated, “The 2025 APEC Summit is a golden opportunity for Gyeongsangbuk-do and South Korea to play a pivotal role in the international community,” adding, “Through this summit, we will thoroughly prepare to widely promote Gyeongju and Gyeongbuk’s long-standing traditions and cultural heritage, as well as their status as an advanced industry and digital powerhouse, to the international community, making it a stepping stone for Gyeongbuk to leap forward on the world stage.”

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