'Gyeongju Declaration’ to be adopted during second APEC summit session

GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — President Lee Jae Myung will chair the second session of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, Saturday, where member leaders are expected to adopt the “Gyeongju Declaration,” a document encapsulating the key outcomes and consensus reached during this year’s summit. According to the presidential office, the theme of the second session — known as the “Retreat,” a forum designed to foster candid and in-depth dialogue among leaders — is “Preparing a Future-Ready Asia-Pacific.” Proposed by Seoul, the session’s agenda will focus on two key regional challenges: the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the demographic shifts resulting from low birth rates and aging populations. During the discussions, President Lee is expected to outline a vision for restoring trust and cooperation among member economies amid global uncertainties, while promoting shared prosperity. The presidential office further announced that the “APEC Leaders’ Gyeongju Declaration” is expecteWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times