Korea Electric Power Corporation will complete a power supply inspection and activate an emergency response system to ensure the successful hosting of the 2025 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit to be held in Gyeongju from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
KEPCO said on the 20th that President Kim Dong-cheol personally visited key venues such as Gyeongju HICO and Gyeongju Arts Center on the 17th to review measures to stabilize power supply. The two sites will host the summit's main events and the APEC CEO Summit, respectively.
Kim inspected the operating status of key infrastructure, including power transmission lines, substations, and distribution facilities. He said, "The APEC summit is a national event that showcases Korea's stature to the world."
He added, "Not a single moment of disruption in power supply can be allowed," and urged, "Maintain a 24-hour, standing emergency response posture and coordinate seamlessly with relevant agencies."
Ahead of the event, KEPCO completed detailed inspections from August to early October of more than 12,000 power facilities at the venues and surrounding areas and 64 receiving facilities, using thermal imaging diagnostic equipment and other tools. During the summit, it will operate an "APEC comprehensive power-securement situation room" and continuously monitor power supply in real time.
In addition, at key venues it established a quadruple power system—including the main power supply, backup power, emergency generators, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS)—to ensure power is not cut even in unexpected situations.
A KEPCO official said, "The success of major national events presupposes a stable power supply," adding, "We will leave no room for error so the APEC summit can proceed without a hitch through thorough pre-inspections and swift emergency responses."