Dunamu, operator of Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, will join the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit Korea 2025 as an official partner, the company said Monday.

Representing Korea's blockchain industry, Dunamu will showcase the future of finance driven by digital assets and further strengthen its global network through active engagement with world business leaders.

The APEC CEO Summit Korea, hosted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), will be a major side event of APEC, and set to be held from Oct. 28 to 31 in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.

The event is expected to serve as the largest business gathering in the Asia-Pacific region, bringing together leaders from 21 APEC member economies and over 1,700 CEOs.

High-profile attendees include Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman and Citi CEO Jane Fraser. Korean participants include SK Group and KCCI Chairman Chey Tae-won, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun.

Oh Kyoung-suk, CEO of Dunamu, is set to deliver a keynote speech at the session on Oct. 29 titled "Future of Currency & Global Financial Market." He will highlight the potential of Korea's digital finance industry and emphasize Dunamu's commitment to elevating the blockchain sector to a global standard.

On Oct. 30, Dunamu will host a side event, called the "Future Tech Forum: Digital Asset," at the Gyeongju Arts Center. Speakers will include Michael Casey, senior advisor to the Digital Currency Initiative at the MIT Media Lab, Marco Dal Lago, Tether's vice president of global expansion, and Lu Yin, APAC lead at the Solana Foundation.

"It is an honor to present Korea's vision for digital finance on the global stage of the APEC CEO Summit," Oh said. "Upbit will continue to lead global industry development and financial innovation, while taking the lead in building a trusted digital asset ecosystem."

Dunamu to attend APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025 as official partner - The Korea Times