Dongguk University WISE Campus

'2024 APEC Peru – 2025 APEC Gyeongju’ Photo Exhibition Held to Wish for Success of APEC

"The Path from Peru to Gyeongju"

Dongguk University WISE Campus held an opening ceremony for a photo exhibition to wish for the successful hosting of “2024 APEC Peru – 2025 APEC Gyeongju” at the central library on the 11th. 

The event, hosted by Professor Kwon Joo-kyung of the Department of Hotel, Tourism and Restaurant Management, consisted of opening remarks by President Ryu Wan-ha of Dongguk University WISE Campus, congratulatory remarks by Mayor Joo Nak-young of Gyeongju, Ambassador of Peru to Korea Paul Duclos, and Chairman of the Gyeongju City Council Lee Dong-hyeop, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a photo viewing.

In his welcoming speech, President Ryu Wan-ha of Dongguk University WISE Campus said, “We prepared this exhibition with the sincere wish for the successful hosting of 2024 APEC Peru and 2025 APEC Gyeongju. As a hub university for the 2025 APEC host city, Dongguk University WISE Campus will do its best to ensure the successful hosting of Gyeongju APEC through its role as the university.”

Ambassador of Peru to Korea Paul Duclás said, “I am very pleased that the photo exhibition on the Great Inca Road was held at the Central Library of Dongguk University WISE Campus. I was especially surprised by how wonderful the photo exhibition was. I hope that many Gyeongju citizens and Korean citizens will enjoy this exhibition and become closer to Peru through the Inca Road.”

This photo exhibition was held to wish for the successful hosting of the 2024 Peru APEC and the 2025 Gyeongju APEC, to promote cooperation between Dongguk University WISE Campus and Gyeongju City for the promotion of the Global University 30 project, and to provide cultural services to the local community. Approximately 50 photos from Peru, Gyeongju City, and Dongguk University WISE Campus will be on display until November 30.

The photo exhibition will also be held at the National University of San Agustin in Arequipa, Peru, a sister city of Gyeongju City, on November 20.

‘2024 APEC Peru – 2025 APEC Gyeongju’ Photo Exhibition Purpose Statement

Dongguk University WISE Campus is hosting a special photo exhibition to commemorate the hosting of ‘2024 APEC Peru’ and to pray for the success of ‘2025 APEC Gyeongju’.

This exhibition aims to introduce the history, culture, and beautiful natural landscapes of both Peru and Gyeongju through photographs that demonstrate their cultural values.

Peru is well known for its Incan civilization heritage and natural wonders. Its iconic ruins at Machu Picchu, remain a precious cultural heritage site. Gyeongju is a city with a thousand-year history of the Silla Dynasty, and reveals Korea's traditions and beauty through world cultural heritage sites such as Bulguk Temple and Seokguram Grotto.
Through this photo exhibition, Dongguk University WISE Campus aims to provide a venue for cultural exchange between Peru and Gyeongju and to expand academic exchanges with Peruvian universities.

Dongguk University WISE Campus is working on designing a new academic system based on regional history, culture, tourism, and cutting-edge energy industry. We especially plan to converge these various elements in one college called the College of Glocal Culture Convergence and to nurture New Silk Road talents who will brighten the future of the region and lead K-culture. 

We hope that this photo exhibition will be a meaningful way to experience the beautiful scenery of Peru, Gyeongju, and Dongguk University WISE Campus, as well as their historical values and unique cultures.