The city has the infrastructure and facilities for events of all types and provides comprehensive support for organisers
Brought to you by Gyeongju Convention Bureau
For a meeting destination that offers just the right combination of accessibility, convenience, modern infrastructure, and unique cultural heritage, Gyeongju may just be the one.
The eastern coastal city in South Korea’s Gyeongsangbuk-do successfully hosted the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 Summit Meeting — a milestone for the historical city that was once the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom.
Rather than just a one-time event, hosting the APEC Summit set the stage for Gyeongju to make its mark on the world stage as an international meeting destination.
The city is building its long-term legacy in the MICE space. Whether it is large international conferences, association meetings or government-led events, it is well positioned to welcome events of all kinds from around Asia-Pacific.
The city has expanded its global network with policy makers, business leaders, and international organisations across the Asia-Pacific region.
Infrastructure upgrades
Following the successful hosting of the APEC Summit, Gyeongju has strengthened its conference infrastructure and operational expertise.
The 8,000km2 Bomun Tourist complex functions as a fully integrated, one-stop MICE cluster, that comprises a wide range of accommodation, unique venues and entertainment attractions such as an amusement park, water parks, botanical garden, golf clubs and various museums.
It also houses convention facilities including the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center (HICO), the main meeting site for the APEC 2025 Summit and the Gyeongju Expo Grand Park.
Around Gyeongju, other venues including Bulguksa Temple, a historic Buddhist site and Hwangnyongwon have been upgraded to facilitate visits and events.
Support system for international events
Building on its legacy as a world-class summit host, Gyeongju has established a sophisticated one-stop support framework designed to provide international planners with a seamless, high-impact experience.
Behind this system is the Gyeongju Convention Bureau (CVB).
It also provides an end-to-end ecosystem that includes bid assistance and proposal development, venue coordination, on-site operational support, site inspections and familiarisation tours, as well as serves as a liaison with its network of local hotels and transport providers.
As the city gears up towards attracting mid- to large-scale international meetings, Gyeongju places a heavy emphasis on reliability and planner-friendly logistics, even offering ESG-oriented support for organisations prioritising sustainable MICE practices.
The result is a destination where efficiency and modern coordination meet cultural heritage, ensuring that every MICE visitor to Gyeongju meets their goals.
Find out more on how you can host your next event in Gyeongju at the Gyeongju Convention Bureau.
