US and Chinese security vehicles spotted racing in various locations, with warnings like"Get out" when approaching.

Special police units and detection dogs deployed around the APEC CEO Summit venue attended by Trump.

KTX Gyeongju Station sees a steady stream of arrivals, including embassy officials from various countries..."A high concentration of passengers expected on the 29th and 30th."

(Gyeongju = Yonhap News) Special Reporting Team = As the visit to Korea by major world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, approaches, tensions are rising in the downtown area of Gyeongju as security and security are further strengthened.

Around the Bomun Tourist Complex, where the APEC Summit Hall and the accommodations of the heads of state are located on the 28th.

Most of the surrounding sidewalks were fenced with iron fences.

On the road, luxury vehicles with license plates displaying various languages and national flags of various countries were seen moving around in various places, escorted by sidecars.

Ambulances and police cars also patrolled the area around the summit venue from time to time.

Two fire and rescue helicopters were deployed near the summit venue.

Some of the accommodations in Bomun Complex have been set up as bases for security and security authorities.

In the parking lot, which was not easily visible from the outside, special vehicles from the police SWAT team were stationed.

A police official on the scene said,"Many special police vehicles are scheduled to arrive starting tomorrow and will be deployed in various locations."

Additional screens were installed in front of the residences of the heads of state. A screen taller than a person was installed in the summit hall.

The Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention Center, which is used as the APEC summit venue, has strengthened its security checks to the highest level.

At the checkpoint, everyone trying to enter checked their ID and also checked all items in their bags.

At the Hilton Hotel, where US President Trump is expected to stay, cars with US government license plates were parked in a row.

The vehicles appeared to be special vehicles for security purposes, and some of the vehicles were guarded by personnel who appeared to be members of the U.S. Secret Service.

When we approached the vehicle to determine its characteristics, they warned us,"Do not approach any further and get out."

When I cooperated with the request not to approach, he responded with a soft smile and said,"Thank you."

A Chinese luxury vehicle believed to be the security vehicle for Chinese President Xi Jinping was also spotted on the roads of Gyeongju.

The vehicle in question was seen inspecting the route while wearing a camouflage net.

The atmosphere is tight, with security personnel deployed early around the Gyeongju Kolon Hotel, where the city mayor is known to be staying, and the Lahan Select Hotel, where Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is staying.

Tension was high at the APEC CEO Summit, attended by US President Trump.

Patrols were strengthened at the Gyeongju Arts Center CEO Summit venue, which was completely closed from morning to afternoon that day, with special police forces deployed.

Police dogs were also deployed to ensure safety at the CEO Summit venue, which opens today.

At Gyeongju Station, which is expected to be used by key figures from various countries, the atmosphere inside the station was lively with various welcome and information booths, but the police officers were on duty with a tense atmosphere.

The police special forces will conduct security inspections and patrols twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, during the week of the APEC summit.

By this day, embassies, advance teams, and other officials from each country arrived in Gyeongju one after another by train.

Authorities expect that as the first day of the summit on the 31st approaches, more officials from each country will be getting on and off the train.

A Gyeongbuk Province official said,"Officials usually visit the venue one or two days before the first day of the summit," adding,"We expect the largest number of users of Gyeongju Station to be tomorrow or the day after."

The police declared a 'Gapho Emergency', the highest level of emergency work alert, throughout Gyeongbuk Province from midnight on this day.

During the APEC period, up to 19,000 soldiers will be mobilized per day in Gyeongju, putting the entire city on lockdown.

The airspace surrounding the conference venue has been designated a no-fly zone, and drone neutralization and shooting down equipment has been deployed to counter drone threats.

Police riot squads, special forces, helicopters, and army armored vehicles are also stationed around the summit's accommodations and conference hall to strictly control the entry of outsiders.

(Reporters Yoon Kwan-sik and Hwang Su-bin)