Alongside trade talks, South Korea uses the banquet to introduce parts of its culinary tradition.
Selected for the official banquet of the Apec 2025 ministerial meeting, A Night Counting Stars In The Milky Way is a premium makgeolli brewed by Bal-Hyo Gongbang 1991.
When ministers from across the Asia-Pacific gather for dinner in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang province this week, their glasses will be filled not with champagne or wine, but with makgeolli, Korea’s signature fermented rice drink.
A Night Counting Stars In The Milky Way is a premium makgeolli.
Author's summary: Ministers to toast with makgeolli at Apec banquet.