Only 13 APEC Sponsoring Companies with 100 Days Left.. Low Application Rate from Top 10 Companies

[Financial News] With only about 100 days left until the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju, it has been revealed that there are only 13 domestic companies sponsoring the event. Gyeongju APEC is the largest international event under the Lee Jae-myung government, attended by leaders from 21 countries worldwide.
According to the APEC Preparation Planning Team of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 22nd, the domestic companies sponsoring Gyeongju APEC include 13 companies in food (4), home appliances (4), vehicles (2), souvenirs (2), and robots (1). 
They include Hyundai Motor Company, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Development Corporation, Ceragem Co., Ltd., CESCO Co., Ltd., Tansan Orem, Dolphin Co., Ltd., Dong-A Otsuka Co., Ltd., KORAIL Distribution Co., Ltd., Hyundai Department Store Co., Ltd., Cheongho Nice Co., Ltd., Kakao Mobility Co., Ltd., FG Food Co., Ltd., and Polaris 3D Co., Ltd.
Some companies selected as official sponsors will provide various support such as shuttle buses, water, and snacks at the APEC '3rd Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM3) and Subordinate Meetings' held at Incheon Songdo Convensia from the 26th to August 15th for a total of 3 weeks.
APEC is holding various pre-international events across the country. From July to August, the 3rd Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) will be held in Incheon, followed by sectoral ministerial meetings held in various locations until the end of October. During the summit week, the final Senior Officials' Meeting (CSOM), the Joint Ministerial Meeting on Foreign Affairs and Trade (AMM), and the Summit (AELM) will be held in Gyeongju, along with business events.
The Preparation Planning Team announced that they plan to enhance the meaning of public-private cooperation through diverse corporate sponsorship products such as commemorative gifts, food, and transport vehicles, as well as air sterilization purifiers, ice water purifiers, and serving robots to provide a pleasant and convenient environment for participants.
They also stated that they will work with participating companies to prepare for the 2025 APEC meeting to be the most successful international event ever, enhancing the satisfaction of meeting participants. 
Kim Ji-jun, Director of the Planning Office, said, "We plan to accept sponsorship applications until the end of August to make it a summit for everyone," and "We ask for the active participation of our capable citizens and companies to showcase K-APEC." 



rainman@fnnews.com Reporter Kim Kyung-soo