Global leaders gather in Gyeongju for APEC summit

World leaders are gathering in the historic city of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit ― a pivotal event expected to shape the trajectory of economic, technological and diplomatic cooperation across the region and beyond. Under the theme of “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect, Innovate, Prosper,” the high-stakes talks will bring together heads of state and government from 21 member economies as they aim to chart new paths for cooperation in trade, security and technology. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the most anticipated attendees, as President Lee Jae Myung aims to showcase Korea’s “pragmatic diplomacy” in discussions regarding tariffs, supply chain issues and the defense partnership. The two allies' ongoing talks may find more clarity after meetings planned during the APEC forum. Following a summit between Lee and Trump on Wednesday, Seoul said the two countries reached a broad trade deal covering investment and shipbuilding. It marks Trump’s first visit to Korea since 2017, during the Moon Jae-in adWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times