APEC house
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:33
Welcome to your journey toward one of South Korea's most significant contemporary landmarks. As you walk along the coastal path of Dongbaekseom Island, listen to the rhythmic pulse of the East Sea crashing against the jagged…
Listen in the app2The Architectural Exterior — A Modern Jeongja3:26
Standing before the main entrance, we can truly appreciate the structural mastery of Nurimaru APEC House. The building's silhouette is a deliberate nod to the traditional Korean 'Jeongja,' a high-roofed pavilion often situated in…
Listen in the app3The Grand Lobby — The Twelve Symbols of Longevity2:59
As you step inside the lobby, the atmosphere shifts from the bracing sea air to a controlled, reverent quietude. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the centerpiece of this hall: a massive, intricate mural known as…
Listen in the app4The APEC Memorial Hall — A Ledger of Cooperation2:47
We now move into the Memorial Hall, a space that functions as a curated archive of the 2005 summit and the broader mission of APEC. Here, you will find historical documents, photographs, and artifacts that detail the 'hassle of…
Listen in the app5The Summit Conference Room — The Round Table of Equality2:42
This is the sanctum sanctorum of Nurimaru: the Summit Conference Room. Here, the 'leaders of the 21 economies of APEC' sat to discuss 'ways to enhance regional economic growth'. …
Listen in the app6The Banquet Hall and Dining Area — Culinary Diplomacy2:20
Following the summit, the leaders retired to this area for nourishment and 'cultural exchange'. In the world of high diplomacy, the dining table is often where the 'Inseparable bond' between countries is truly formed. …
Listen in the app7The Third Floor Terrace — The Busan Horizon2:15
Step out onto the third-floor terrace and let the full weight of the Busan landscape hit you. To your left, the expansive white sands of Haeundae Beach; to your right, the vast Pacific Ocean; and directly ahead, the magnificent…
Listen in the app8The Pavilion Garden and Coastal Walk — Final Reflections2:11
As you descend from the building toward the lower garden and the coastal wooden deck, you encounter the traditional Korean pavilion that sits just below the modern Nurimaru. This is a physical 'bridge' between the past and the…
Listen in the app9Closing2:02
As we conclude our tour of the Nurimaru APEC House, I hope you carry with you a deeper analytical understanding of what this site represents. It is not merely a venue for 'serious business people' to skip 'immigration lines' or…
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What is APEC house?
APEC house is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 24 min 15 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.1523, 129.1514 |
| Last updated |
