Gyeongju City Holds "APEC Volunteer Corps Guest Reception Renovation Day" with Over 700 Participants

Building a Distinguished City Image Through Environmental Clean-Up and Hospitality Campaigns

Gyeongju City has renewed its commitment to improving the urban environment and fostering a culture of hospitality together with its citizens in preparation for the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit.

On September 23, Gyeongju City, in collaboration with the Gyeongju City Volunteer Center (Chairman Jeong Seokho), held the "APEC Volunteer Corps Guest Reception Renovation Day" event at Bonghwangdae Square, rallying a citywide commitment to creating a pleasant and friendly urban image.

Scenes from the APEC Volunteer Corps Guest Reception Renovation Day event held on the 23rd. Provided by Gyeongju City

The event was attended by Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nakyoung, Chairman Jeong Seokho, Gyeongsangbuk-do Vice Governor Kim Hakhong, Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Council Vice Chairman Bae Jinseok, Special Committee Chair for the 2025 APEC Summit Support Lee Rakwoo, and over 700 members of the citizen volunteer corps. Together, they demonstrated their unified resolve through slogans and performances.

After the event, participants split into four groups and carried out environmental clean-up activities and hospitality campaigns in key tourist and commercial areas, including the central shopping district, Jungang Market, Hwangnidan-gil, and the intercity bus terminal, as part of preparations for APEC.

Notably, the citizen volunteer corps has been conducting regular environmental clean-up activities at least once a week since September 8, and plans to continue spreading a welcoming atmosphere throughout Gyeongju until the opening of the summit.

Chairman Jeong Seokho stated, "Ahead of APEC, the citizens of Gyeongju have come together with a shared commitment to creating a clean and friendly city," adding, "I hope today's pledge leads to the successful hosting of APEC."

Mayor Joo Nakyoung expressed his gratitude, saying, "I thank all the volunteers who have taken the initiative to improve the urban environment and promote hospitality campaigns ahead of this historic international event welcoming leaders from around the world. Together with our citizens, we will make Gyeongju a distinguished city that attracts the world."

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