South Korea’s Gyeongju is facing significant challenges as it prepares to host the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. The summit, set to bring together world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, has raised concerns about the city’s readiness. Known for its historical sites such as tombs, temples, and pagodas, Gyeongju is not equipped with the modern infrastructure required to host such a high-profile event. Authorities are urgently working to address these shortcomings, but questions remain about whether Gyeongju can successfully manage the scale and complexity of an international summit of this magnitude.