APEC2025

[APEC 2025 Special ⑧] Legacy and Future of Asia-Pacific Cooperation As the curtains close on APEC 2025 in Gyeongju, attention will shift from the event itself to its legacy and long-term impact. Summits come and go, but their influence on policy, trade, and cooperation can last for decades. The question is: what will APEC 2025 […]

[APEC 2025 Special ⑦] U.S.–China Dialogue: The Summit’s Defining Moment While APEC is a multilateral forum of 21 economies, much of the world’s attention at APEC 2025 in Gyeongju will focus on a single event: the dialogue between the United States and China. As the world’s two largest economies, their relationship defines the trajectory of

[APEC 2025 Special ⑥] Korea as Host and Bridge-Builder When the Asia-Pacific comes together in Gyeongju for APEC 2025, Korea will not simply serve as the logistical host. It will act as a bridge-builder among 21 diverse economies, balancing tradition and innovation, diplomacy and business, sustainability and growth. Korea as a Mediator in Global Politics

[APEC 2025 Special ⑤] The Key Themes Defining the Summit Every APEC summit has its central themes, but APEC 2025 in Gyeongju will stand out because it addresses the three greatest challenges of our time: trade, digital transformation, and sustainability. These themes will guide negotiations, shape agreements, and ultimately determine how the Asia-Pacific region adapts

[APEC 2025 Special ④] The Summit Where Policy develop Business While world leaders gather at the APEC 2025 Summit in Gyeongju, another equally important event will unfold: the APEC CEO Summit. This is where policy meets business, where the visions of governments intersect with the strategies of global corporations. The CEO Summit is the premier

[APEC 2025 Special ③] 21 Member Economies: Unity in Diversity The APEC 2025 Summit in Gyeongju will bring together 21 member economies, representing nearly 60% of global GDP and half of world trade. Beyond the numbers, APEC is a unique forum where global powers and smaller economies sit at the same table to define shared

[APEC 2025 Special ②] APEC 2025 and the Putrajaya Vision 2040 : Sustainable Future APEC is not only about short-term trade policies—it is also about building a long-term vision for the Asia-Pacific community. At the heart of this lies the Putrajaya Vision 2040, adopted in 2020 during Malaysia’s host year. As the Asia-Pacific heads into

[APEC 2025 Special ①] A Historic Turning Point in Gyeongju In November 2025, the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea, will stand at the center of world attention as it hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. APEC 2025 is not just another entry in the diplomatic calendar. It is a critical turning point where

[APEC 2025 Series Prologue] A Global Summit in Gyeongju In the fall of 2025, the historic city of Gyeongju, South Korea, will become the center of the world’s attention as it hosts the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit. With 21 member economies accounting for nearly 60% of global GDP and half of world trade, APEC

Introduction: APEC 2025 Comes to Gyeongju In late October to early November 2025, the ancient city of Gyeongju, South Korea, will welcome world leaders for the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit. Known as the “museum without walls,” Gyeongju is home to countless UNESCO World Heritage sites and was once the capital of the Silla Dynasty.