2010 G-20 Seoul summit preparations
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The 2010 G-20 Seoul summit preparations encompasses all the work which precedes the fifth summit
of the G-20
heads of government
in discussion of financial market
s and the world economy
, which will take place at Seoul
, South Korea
during November 11–12, 2010.
The government of Korea is reported to want to use the summit as a promotional opportunity, as happened with the 1988 Olympic Games
and 2002 World Cup
.
The pre-planning of others is less explicit. For example, North Korea remains a "cloud on the horizon."
Planning for the summit encompasses nested aspects of the event, e.g.,
Pre-summit events are scheduled in an orderly timeline as follows:
, three artificial islands and venues are being built at a cost of 96.4 billion won
. The international leaders will meet on islands in the midst of the Han River
between the Banpo and Dongjak bridges in Seoul.
The islands will be connected via a secured bridge and located between the Banpo Bridge
and Dongjak Bridge
. The three artificial islands will be home to the main convention hall with restaurants and a park. Initial work is expected to be completed by September.
(NPA) created a special police unit as part of its efforts to enhance security at the G-20 summit. Th NPA-lead security committee will coordinate the work of 25 government-related agencies, including:
This security will limit access some parts of the summit islands. The waters of the Han River will be closely monitored.
World leaders attending this summit will stay at various hotels around Seoul, but, for security reasons, the press have been discouraged from writing about this aspect of summit preparations.
2010 G-20 Seoul summit
The 2010 G20 Seoul Summit was the fifth meeting of the G-20 heads of government, to discuss the global financial system and the world economy, which took place in Seoul, South Korea on November 11–12, 2010...
of the G-20
G-20 major economies
The Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors is a group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 major economies: 19 countries plus the European Union, which is represented by the President of the European Council and by the European Central Bank...
heads of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
in discussion of financial market
Financial market
In economics, a financial market is a mechanism that allows people and entities to buy and sell financial securities , commodities , and other fungible items of value at low transaction costs and at prices that reflect supply and demand.Both general markets and...
s and the world economy
World economy
The world economy, or global economy, generally refers to the economy, which is based on economies of all of the world's countries, national economies. Also global economy can be seen as the economy of global society and national economies – as economies of local societies, making the global one....
, which will take place at Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
during November 11–12, 2010.
Multiple agendas
The G20 summit is not construed as having a global governance role, primarily in helping to establish a new agenda to respond to new challenges.The government of Korea is reported to want to use the summit as a promotional opportunity, as happened with the 1988 Olympic Games
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
and 2002 World Cup
2002 World Cup
2002 World Cup may refer to:*Alpine skiing – 2002 Alpine Skiing World Cup*Athletics – 2002 IAAF World Cup*Field Hockey:** 2002 Men's World Hockey Cup** 2002 Women's World Hockey Cup...
.
The pre-planning of others is less explicit. For example, North Korea remains a "cloud on the horizon."
Planning for the summit encompasses nested aspects of the event, e.g.,
- Developing an understanding of each country’s perspective and ensuring that it is reflected in the agenda
- Preparing and coordinating the venue, facilities and staff required
- Organizing arrivals, departures and accommodations
- Coordination with international organizations, academia, research centers, NGOs, media, government departments, and local governments
- Media Center, including support for members of the press
Timeline
In November, sherpas representing the summit participants will have preparatory meetings to put the finishing touches on summit planning.Pre-summit events are scheduled in an orderly timeline as follows:
- November 11–12 (Seoul): G20 summit
- November 10–11 (Seoul): Business summit scheduled on the periphery of the G-20 Summit. Planners anticipate that chief executives of the top 20 business firms of the G-20 member nations will attend.
- October 22–23 (GwangjuGwangjuGwangju is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister...
): G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' Meeting - September 4–5 (GyeongjuGyeongjuGyeongju is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering with a population of 269,343 people according to the 2008 census. Gyeongju is southeast of Seoul, and east of the...
): G20 Deputies' Meeting - July — Former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor attended the preparatory meeting in Korea as the representative of the Club of MadridClub of MadridThe Club de Madrid is an independent non-profit organization created to promote democracy and change in the international community. Composed of 80 former Presidents and Prime Ministers from 56 countries, the Club de Madrid is the world’s largest forum of former Heads of State and Government.Among...
, which is an organization of former democratically elected heads of state.
Sherpas
Representatives or "sherpas" from each attending nation prepared the groundwork for discussions during the G20 summit. They met in Inchon in October to discuss the need for "civil dialogue."Events for spouses
Plans were developed for the wives of leaders attending the conference. Michelle Obama, wife of the President of the United States, and Carla Bruni, wife of the President of France, announced in early November that they would not be able to participate.Site construction
In conjunction with the Seoul summit2010 G-20 Seoul summit
The 2010 G20 Seoul Summit was the fifth meeting of the G-20 heads of government, to discuss the global financial system and the world economy, which took place in Seoul, South Korea on November 11–12, 2010...
, three artificial islands and venues are being built at a cost of 96.4 billion won
South Korean won
The won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
. The international leaders will meet on islands in the midst of the Han River
Han River (Korea)
The Han River is a major river in South Korea and the fourth longest river on the Korean peninsula after the Amnok, Duman, and Nakdong rivers. It is formed by the confluence of the Namhan River , which originates in Mount Daedeok, and the Bukhan River , which originates on the slopes of Mount...
between the Banpo and Dongjak bridges in Seoul.
The islands will be connected via a secured bridge and located between the Banpo Bridge
Banpo Bridge
The Banpo Bridge is a major bridge in downtown Seoul over the Han River, South Korea, connecting the Seocho and Yongsan districts. The Banpo Bridge is on top of Jamsu Bridge, forming a "double deck" bridge. When the water level rises too high, the Jamsu Bridge becomes covered with water and gets...
and Dongjak Bridge
Dongjak Bridge
Dongjak Bridge is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It carries road traffic and Seoul Subway Line 4, and Dongjak Station is located at the southern end of this bridge. It is a blue truss bridge....
. The three artificial islands will be home to the main convention hall with restaurants and a park. Initial work is expected to be completed by September.
Website, logo, and slogan
The initial publicly visible preparatory steps were in the creation of a website. After four months of test runs, the online venue became a platform for announcing the choice of a summit logo, which was chosen out of 2,279 entries in an open contest. The Korean lantern logo represents light shining in the dark and also the light which welcomes guests. This forward-looking theme is repeated in the official Korean slogan — "with people to the world; with the world to the future." The logo incorporates an image of the sun rising over the sea, and the 20 rays coming from the center represent the 20 members of the meeting.Security
The South Korean People National Police AgencyNational Police Agency (South Korea)
South Korea has a relatively unified and integrated approach law enforcement. For example, the National Police Agency provides all policing services throughout the country...
(NPA) created a special police unit as part of its efforts to enhance security at the G-20 summit. Th NPA-lead security committee will coordinate the work of 25 government-related agencies, including:
- Presidential Security ServicePresidential Security ServicePresidential Security Service , or PSS for short, is a South Korean close protection agency. Based on the United States Secret Service, the South Korean PSS is an independent agency responsible for the protection of the President of South Korea and the Blue House.The unit is currently being...
- National Intelligence ServiceNational Intelligence Service (South Korea)The National Intelligence Service is the chief intelligence agency of South Korea. The agency was officially established in 1961 as the Korea Central Intelligence Agency , during the rule of President Park Chung-hee's military Supreme Council for National Reconstruction, which displaced the...
- Ministry of National Defense
- National Emergency Management Agency
This security will limit access some parts of the summit islands. The waters of the Han River will be closely monitored.
World leaders attending this summit will stay at various hotels around Seoul, but, for security reasons, the press have been discouraged from writing about this aspect of summit preparations.
See also
- 2010 G-20 Seoul summit2010 G-20 Seoul summitThe 2010 G20 Seoul Summit was the fifth meeting of the G-20 heads of government, to discuss the global financial system and the world economy, which took place in Seoul, South Korea on November 11–12, 2010...
- 2010 G-20 Toronto summit preparations2010 G-20 Toronto summit preparations2010 G-20 Toronto summit preparations had already begun in advance of the announcement of the meeting venue. Preparations for the important topics to be discussed at the summit evolve in tandem with practical planning for the meeting as a venue and as an event....
- List of G-20 summits
- United Nations Research Institute for Social DevelopmentUnited Nations Research Institute For Social DevelopmentThe United Nations Research Institute for Social Development is "an autonomous United Nations agency that carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development"...