MSIT Mobilizes All Efforts to Prepare for "APEC SME Ministers Meeting"

'MSIT APEC One Team' Inspection Meeting
Reviewing Not Only Official Schedules
But Also Events for Ventures and Small Business Owners
"Meticulous Preparation for a Substantial Event"

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on the 12th that it held an inspection meeting for the "MSIT APEC One Team" to ensure the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC SME Ministers Meeting.

As Korea, the chair of APEC this year, is scheduled to host the APEC summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups will hold the APEC SME Ministers Meeting, attended by representatives from all 21 APEC member economies, at the Jeju ICC from September 1 to 5 for five days, ahead of the summit.

Oh Youngjoo, Minister of SMEs and Startups, is delivering the opening remarks at the "APEC SME Ministers Meeting Review Conference" held on the 12th at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups building in Sejong. Ministry of SMEs and Startups

During this inspection meeting, participants reviewed not only the official agenda items such as the ministers' meeting and working-level meetings, but also the planning and strategies for major events for ventures, startups, and small business owners hosted by the ministry in connection with the conference theme. In addition, they discussed promotional strategies to showcase the innovation of Korean SMEs, startups, and small business owners to the world.

On September 3 and 4, events such as the "Challenge K! Startup Opening Ceremony," "Grand Challenge Showcase," and "Global Venture Investment Forum" will be held under the integrated brand "Global Startup Day in Jeju." These events are designed to serve as a networking platform where various stakeholders from domestic and international startup and entrepreneurship ecosystems can come together.

At this inspection meeting, the participants also reviewed overall preparations for the event, including the creation of an international conference environment at the venue, accommodations, transportation measures, publicity, protocol, and manpower support, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring a successful conference.

Minister Oh Youngjoo stated, "This ministers' meeting, being held in Korea for the first time in 20 years, will not only be the largest ever, but we will also prepare meticulously to ensure it is a substantial event. We will actively operate the 'MSIT APEC One Team' system so that it serves as an opportunity to promote policies for Korean SMEs, ventures, and small business owners to the international community."

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