Security alert to be raised ahead of APEC summit

By Choi Youn-sun Posted : October 20, 2025, 16:01 Updated : October 20, 2025, 16:10
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok poses with APEC summit staff in Gyeongju on Oct. 10.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (center) poses with staff in Gyeongju on Oct. 10, 2025, ahead of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in this photo provided by his office.
SEOUL, October 20 (AJP) - In preparation for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju next week, the government is set to implement a series of anti-terrorism measures while raising the country's alert levels later this week.

According to the Prime Minister's Office on Monday, the measures are part of coordinated efforts by relevant agencies to ensure a proactive response to a potential rise in terror threats and other crimes during the multilateral gathering scheduled for Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.

Specifically, from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, the alert level will be further raised in the summit venue of Gyeongju, as well as in nearby provincial areas including Busan, Daegu, and Ulsan.

Authorities will also boost security and increase patrols at major venues and public facilities, while reinforcing joint response systems to address any incidents promptly.

"While increased security measures, such as traffic controls and expanded screenings, may cause inconvenience to citizens and visitors, they are necessary to ensure safety during the summit. We ask for your understanding and cooperation," said an official from the office.

* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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