Wishing for APEC Success, 80,000 Gather as Fireworks and Drone Show Illuminate Pohang Yeongildae Sky

A Swarm Flight of 1,000 Drones and Over 15,000 Fireworks
Wishing for the Successful Hosting of the APEC Summit
A Global Festival with Citizens, Tourists, and APEC Business Leaders
Elevating the Status of 'Pohang, the City of Light'

On the night of October 29, the sky above Pohang Yeongildae Beach was filled with light and joy as 1,000 drones performed a swarm flight and over 15,000 fireworks lit up the night.

The 'APEC 2025 Summit Success Wish Fireworks & Drone Show' drew a peak crowd of 50,000 APEC business leaders, citizens, and domestic and international tourists at one time, with a total cumulative attendance of 80,000. The event elevated the status of 'Pohang, the City of Light' and concluded with great success.

‘APEC Success Wish Fireworks & Drone Show’ Embellishing the Night Sky of Yeongildae, Pohang.

The event opened with stage performances by Lee Heemun Obangsin and DJ Kazushowtime, representing K-Culture.

After introducing the distinguished guests and welcoming remarks, IAHFY's grand robotic performance symbolically conveyed the message of Pohang, the city of steel, being reborn with new life, earning enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The highlight of the festival, the 'Drone Art Show,' featured a swarm flight of 1,000 drones under the theme 'Pohang in the World.' The drones depicted iconic symbols of Pohang and celebratory messages for the APEC summit in the sky, creating a spectacular scene. This was followed by over 15,000 fireworks bursting over the sea, drawing exclamations of awe from spectators along the beach.

Pohang Yeongildae Beach was brightly illuminated by a swarm flight of 1,000 drones and a fireworks display of over 15,000 shots. (Drone Show)

To prepare for the event, Pohang City and the Pohang Cultural Foundation operated a comprehensive situation room and established a thorough on-site management system that prioritized citizen safety, including traffic control, parking management, ambulance deployment, and maritime safety measures.

Through this fireworks & drone show, the city widely promoted both the message wishing for the successful hosting of APEC and Pohang's status as a global city, leaving visitors with lasting memories and inspiration.

Mayor Lee Kangdeok stated, "This fireworks & drone show was a symbolic event that showcased the harmony of Pohang's technology and culture to the world. Going forward, we will continue to grow Pohang into a world-class marine cultural tourism city by developing differentiated content and international events that citizens and tourists can enjoy together."

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