Galaxy Corporation Receives Presidential Citation for Contributing to the Success of APEC

Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon’s agency, was awarded a Presidential Citation for its role in ensuring the successful holding of the 2025 APEC Summit.

Galaxy Corporation received the Presidential Citation on January 2 and announced the honor on the 19th. The citation states, “This award is given in recognition of your significant contributions to the national and social development through the hosting of the APEC Summit,” and it bears the seals of President Lee Jae-myung and Minister Yunho-jung of the Ministry of Administration and Security. Galaxy Corporation was selected as the official sponsor of the 2025 APEC Summit, attending the welcome dinner as the only entertainment technology company to hold this role.

During the welcome dinner for the APEC Summit held on October 31 at Laahan Select Hotel in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk Province, G-Dragon performed a special show. While he was performing, world leaders such as Chile’s Foreign Minister Alberto Van Klaven and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carnie took out their smartphones to record his performance directly. Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Lee Jae-myung also sat side by side, watching the performance with bright expressions.

The agency and G-Dragon presented the summit attendees with cheering sticks engraved with the message “Peace with Create.” In a statement, Galaxy Corporation said, “It was an honor to participate in various aspects of the APEC Summit, showcasing the status of K-culture around the world and contributing to South Korea’s global influence.” The company added, “This was a meaningful opportunity that went beyond mere participation to help demonstrate the power of K-content.”