President to Attend ASEAN and APEC Summits, Proposing Cooperation in AI and Supply Chains
South Korea’s top leadership is scheduled to embark on an official overseas tour visiting the Philippines and China consecutively. The itinerary includes participation in ASEAN-related summits and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting, where regional collaboration on future technologies, safety, and trade recovery will take center stage.
During the ASEAN-related sessions, the administration plans to share implementation progress regarding the "Korea-ASEAN CSP Vision" introduced last year. Key agendas involve expanding future-oriented partnerships in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and creative industries, alongside strengthening joint responses against transnational crime and enhancing safety networks for South Korean travelers in the region.
Moving on to China, the itinerary shifts to APEC official events, including the CEO Summit and the main APEC Leaders' Meeting. Discussions will focus on building an open, innovative, and cooperative Asia-Pacific community, addressing demographic shifts, stabilizing energy supply chains, and restoring multilateral trade systems. Additionally, the administration plans to outline its stance on inter-Korean dialogue and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, seeking continued regional support and constructive contributions.
