[Anchor] Gyeongju, the host city of the upcoming APEC summit, is now in its final stages of preparation to welcome leaders from around the world.As part of these efforts, a preview event titled “A Feast of Lights” illuminated the night sky over Bomun Tourist Complex yesterday, showcasing the beauty of Gyeongju’s evening landscape.Reporter Nam Hyo-joo has the story.[Reporter][on-site sink : “Please pull the ribbon!”]A massive egg sculpture, inspired by the founding myth of Silla’s first king, Bak Hyeokgeose, has appeared at the lakeside plaza of the Bomun Tourist Complex.The outer walls of the structure serve as a media façade, displaying vibrant visuals representing “The Golden Kingdom, Gyeongju,” while inside, the traditional flowers of Silla bloom endlessly in digital form.This art installation was created to commemorate the APEC Summit Week, which will take place in Gyeongju in just over ten days.The piece embodies the themes of connection, innovation, and prosperity, and is composed of metallic structures and LED panels symbolizing the 21 member economies of APEC.[Seo Seok-tae / Artist] “This work conveys the wish that the glory of Silla — the shining golden kingdom — will once again be revived in Gyeongju through this APEC summit.” The Yukbuchon Complex, Korea’s first modern international conference center, has been transformed into a massive “Plaza of Light,” blending the city’s ancient heritage with cutting-edge technology.On the walls of Yukbuchon, a digital rendition of the legend of the Big Dipper — the “Stars of Gyeongju” — is projected, while a large bell-shaped installation made up of 2,025 interlocking rings symbolizes the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok and captures the elegance of traditional Korean aesthetics.The main roads around Bomun Tourist Complex, which will serve as major routes for APEC delegates, have also been newly illuminated.[Kim Nam-il / President, Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture & Tourism Corporation] “We aimed to recreate the splendid culture of Silla’s millennium and the beauty of its ancient nights. Ahead of APEC, we’ll continue our efforts to elevate Gyeongju as a truly global city.” The “Feast of Lights” will light up Gyeongju’s nights every evening at 7 p.m. throughout the APEC summit, welcoming both international delegates and visitors.Reporting for TBC, I’m Nam Hyo-joo. (Camera: Kim Do-yoon)*Press release link :미리보는 'APEC 경주'의 밤... '빛의 향연' 장관 (tbc.co.kr)

Kumho Electric, a leading lighting company, has joined hands with Korea Sign to advance into the transparent LED display (Digital Signage Integrated System) market.According to Kumho Electric on the 25th, the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) focusing on cooperation in next-generation transparent LED display technology and sales. The partnership is part of Kumho Electric’s strategy to diversify its business portfolio and secure new growth engines for the future.Unlike conventional billboards, transparent LED displays feature see-through panels that naturally blend into their surroundings, offering a sense of openness and spatial harmony. They can be produced in various shapes and sizes to deliver digital content more attractively, while flexible curved installations enable creative and dynamic visual effects. The displays also align with the current ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) trend by reducing power consumption by over 50% compared to traditional billboards, enhancing energy efficiency.A Kumho Electric official stated, “Transparent LED displays not only deliver remarkable visual performance but also provide significant energy savings. Buildings equipped with these displays can enhance aesthetics and spatial utilization, becoming new local landmarks,” adding, “With growing interest in innovative video marketing and the spread of artistic, dynamic digital content, transparent LED displays will help maximize visual impact.” Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, Kumho Electric is one of Korea’s leading lighting manufacturers. Since 2023, the company has been implementing energy-saving projects for buildings, offices, and large indoor spaces through its ‘Bulkkyo Smart Mesh System.’ This system enables real-time monitoring of power usage across multiple areas of a building and minimizes wasted energy in unused spaces through a centralized PC control program.Founded in 2010, Korea Sign specializes in both indoor and outdoor display solutions, offering integrated capabilities from design and engineering to production. With 15 patents—including energy-saving modules—and strong expertise in media art production, the company has executed large-scale transparent display projects such as the Alpha Dome City Culture Valley and Busan Museum One (Wolseok Art Hall). Its proven track record includes projects for COEX, POSCO, and major department stores.A Kumho Electric representative added, “Our business areas and client bases align well with those of Korea Sign, which led us to pursue a two-way sales collaboration. Through this MOU, we expect both companies to generate strong synergy and lead the display technology market together.” — By So-Young Hwang, DongA.com Reporter (fangso@donga.com)*보도자료 링크 :금호전기, “투명 LED 디스플레이 시장 공략”… 코리아싸인과 MOU｜동아일보 (donga.com)