- Foreign residents in IFEZ, including the Songdo Foreign Advisory Board (FAB), voice support for hosting APEC in Incheon

- Rich in global human resources, 15 international organizations such as GCF, over 4,000 international students at IGC

- Incheon is a prepared city with ample MICE facilities including international airport, Inspire Resort, Songdo Convensia, Kyungwonjae Ambassador

Global citizens in Incheon Free Economic Zone(IFEZ) have rallied behind supporting the bid to host the 2025 APEC Summit in Incheon.

Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority(Director Yoon Won-seok) announced that all procedures for selecting the city to host the 2025 APEC summit have been finalized, with an announcement expected later this month. They highlighted ongoing declarations of support from foreign residents living in Incheon Free Economic Zone.

Soleiman Dias, President of the Songdo Foreign Advisory Board (FAB), a prominent foreign community in Songdo International City, along with Vice President James Park, raised their voices in unison on the 13th, stating, “We wholeheartedly support Incheon's bid for hosting APEC.”

They have also mobilized robust support through activities such as promoting the 2025 APEC Incheon bid via the Songdo Community, a Facebook group with over 6,800 members.

President Dias emphasized, "From the perspective of foreigners who have lived in Incheon for over 10 years, it is clear that Incheon is the optimal choice for hosting the APEC summit. I want to highlight not only the infrastructure, security, and diplomatic importance but also the city's representation of South Korea's economic and cultural strengths.

Vice President James Park, Director of External Relations at the University of Utah and Vice President of FAB, stated, "Given that the APEC summit gathers over 20,000 people, including heads of state, ministers, and the media from 21 Asia-Pacific countries, it is crucial to overcome language barriers. IFEZ boasts rich global human resources with 15 international organizations like GCF and over 4,000 Incheon Global Campus students, enabling meticulous support from various quarters.

FAB, established in 2009, is a leading foreign community consisting of foreigners working in international organizations, foreign schools, universities, and multinational companies located in IFEZ. They have continuously worked on improving the living environment for foreigners and promoting communication between domestic and foreign residents.

The campaign supporting the APEC Incheon bid by foreigners at IFEZ Global Center has also continued. On the 14th, more than 20 foreigners attending Korean language classes at the Global Center shared photos online holding mini banners in front of Songdo's G-Tower, expressing support for hosting APEC Incheon.

Among the current 100+ foreigners attending regular and Korean language classes, some stated, "IFEZ has successfully hosted large-scale international events as a stage for global friendship such as the 2018 OECD World Forum and the record-breaking 2023 ADB Annual Meeting. We are ready to welcome and support APEC participants.

As of April 30th, there are 9,292 foreigners residing in three areas of IFEZ.

IFEZ, set to be the main stage for the 2025 APEC summit, boasts rich cultural facilities and MICE infrastructure including Incheon International Airport, Inspire Resort, Kyungwonjae Ambassador, and Songdo Convensia, the first internationally certified convention complex in Korea.

Incheon also features 134 meeting venues around IFEZ, totaling 1,112,401 square meters (337,000 pyeong) capable of accommodating over 50,000 people. Additionally, within a 30-minute drive, there are 6 five-star hotels with 39 Presidential Suites and facilities suitable for high-ranking accommodations for APEC participants, as well as 7,679 rooms in 4-5 star hotels evenly distributed.

In addition, Incheon is a leading smart city implementing PAVs (Personal Air Vehicles) and a digital economy, housing 15 international organizations including GCF, excelling with a global education hub, Incheon Global Campus, and serving as a steadfast home for 7.5 million overseas Koreans through the Overseas Korean Foundation.

Incheon is poised to fulfill the aspirations of its citizens as a hub for global businesses and advanced service industries, ranked as the top global city suitable for the goals of the 2025 APEC summit, and featuring the world's leading biotech production and semiconductor post-processing companies.