First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined the spouses of Asia-Pacific leaders in a cultural tour hosted by South Korean First Lady Kim Hea Kyung in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang. The visit included stops at the Bulguksa Temple and Wooyang Art Museum.
On Instagram, Araneta-Marcos shared photos from the trip, expressing admiration for South Korea’s rich heritage. “Blown away by the culture and history of beautiful Gyeongju,” she wrote, thanking Kim for the “memorable cultural program.”
The tour was part of the APEC Spouse Program, which showcased Korea’s artistic and historical treasures. Other participants included spouses of leaders from Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand, as well as Taiwan’s Lin Wen-hsuan.
Meanwhile, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attended the APEC gala dinner hosted by Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju. The event featured dishes inspired by ancient Silla kingdom cuisine prepared by celebrity chef Edward Lee.
Lee expressed hope that APEC economies would continue working toward shared peace and prosperity across the Asia-Pacific region.
