Gyeongju Launches Global Cultural Forum Initiative

Gyeongju city and North Gyeongsang Province are launching the World Gyeongju Forum (WGF), with its inaugural meeting expected later this year, officials said. The WGF will focus on cultural-industry policy and cooperation with APEC economies, aligning with priorities like sustainable growth, digital innovation and inclusive economies, and plans to expand into investment conferences (2027–2029) and a leaders' summit by 2029–2030.
Key Points
- 1Establishes World Gyeongju Forum to promote cultural-industry policy and APEC-aligned cooperation.
- 2Leverages Gyeongju's UNESCO heritage to attract global dialogue on culture-driven economic growth.
- 3Signals opportunities for cultural-sector investment conferences and international partnerships from 2027 onward.
Scoring Rationale
Regional forum launch drives cultural-economy opportunities; limited technical novelty and primarily regional scope constrain broader industry impact.
Sources
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