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Seoul Says Trump Expected in South Korea for APEC Week, Likely to Skip Leaders’ Summit

Officials describe ongoing coordination for a two-day, CEO Summit–focused visit with a Lee–Trump meeting in Gyeongju expected.

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun responds to questions during a parliamentary audit session at the National Assembly in southern Seoul on Oct. 13, 2025. (Yonhap)
This EPA file photo shows President Lee Jae Myung (R) standing next to President Donald Trump during their meeting in Washington in August of 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told lawmakers he expects President Trump to visit during APEC week and sees a high possibility he will not attend the leaders' summit.
  • Seoul and Washington are discussing a two-day trip on Oct. 29–30 to align with the APEC CEO Summit, according to officials and local reports.
  • A formal Korea–U.S. summit is anticipated rather than a brief pull-aside, with Gyeongju cited as the likely venue.
  • Trump is expected to take part in the APEC CEO Summit and related events, while final decisions on leaders' summit participation remain unconfirmed.
  • As APEC chair, South Korea says it is pressing a cooperative regional message and preparing schedules that could include possible meetings involving China’s Xi Jinping.