K-pop star G-Dragon appointed honorary ambassador for APEC summit

The annual event is scheduled to be hosted on Oct 31.

24 Jul 2025 10:52am
K-pop star G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Gyeongju in October. Photo: Instagram/xxxibgdrgn
K-pop star G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Gyeongju in October. Photo: Instagram/xxxibgdrgn

SEOUL - K-pop star G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Gyeongju in October, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Wednesday.

Yonhap News reported Kim announced the appointment on his Facebook page, describing G-Dragon as South Korea's "leading artist" who has "continuously demonstrated creativity and innovation," including by transmitting his music into space.

"With 100 days to go until the summit, please watch the synergy between G-Dragon and the APEC summit!" he wrote.

K-pop star G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Gyeongju in October. Photo: Instagram/xxxibgdrgn
K-pop star G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Gyeongju in October. Photo: Instagram/xxxibgdrgn

The prime minister serves as head of the summit preparation committee.

The annual event is scheduled to be hosted by the southeastern city on Oct 31 with the participation of leaders from the 21 APEC economies. - BERNAMA-YONHAP

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