Pohang City and Related Agencies Collaborate for Successful International Cruise Attraction and APEC Operations at Yeongilman Port

Sharing the Current Status of International Cruise Accommodation Preparations
Coordinating Cooperation Among Cruise Operating Organizations

On May 8, Pohang City held a meeting with related organizations at Yeongilman Port for administrative consultations regarding the "2025 International Cruise Attraction" and "APEC Cruise Operations."

Pohang City held a meeting with related organizations on the 8th at Yeongilman Port for administrative consultations regarding the "2025 International Cruise Attraction" and "APEC Cruise Operations." Photo by Pohang City

This meeting was organized to inspect related facilities and review preparations ahead of the arrival of the Scenic Eclipse, which is scheduled to depart from Japan and call at a domestic port in May, and ahead of the start of homeport operations at Yeongilman Port by a domestic cruise operator in early June.

The meeting was attended by key organizations, including the Pohang Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries, CIQ (Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine) agencies, law enforcement agencies, and local governments. They shared the current status of preparations for accommodating international cruises and coordinated matters for inter-agency cooperation.

In particular, the participants focused on discussing the early completion and operational readiness of the international passenger terminal, which is currently preparing for its second phase of development, as well as establishing a preemptive response system for cruise arrivals during the APEC event period.

Son Jeongho, Director of the Oceans and Fisheries Bureau of Pohang City, stated, "With the consecutive attraction of international cruises to Yeongilman Port and the hosting of APEC, we expect a large influx of international visitors to Yeongilman Port, making it necessary for the entire region to respond with full effort. We will enhance the reputation of Pohang and Yeongilman Port as an international convention city through thorough preparations."

To accommodate approximately 2,000 businesspeople during the APEC summit, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry is considering utilizing a cruise ship docked at Yeongilman Port as a "Floating Hotel."

This plan will be further refined through on-site inspections by the organizing body and consultations with local governments in the future.

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