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South Korea to Issue APEC Summit Invitations After June 3 Inauguration

The summit is seen as a test of the incoming president’s diplomatic credentials as Seoul eyes a 7.4 trillion won economic ripple effect

This file photo, taken Feb. 24, 2025, shows the Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention Center, the main venue for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, set to take place in Gyeongju, South Korea, around late October. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • APEC invitations will be dispatched in two stages, with the first round sent in the new president’s name shortly after the June 3 inauguration.
  • Seoul has extended invites to all 21 member economies, including Russian President Vladimir Putin despite his ICC arrest warrant, and is planning for U.S. President Trump’s attendance though his participation remains unconfirmed.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping is widely expected to attend, offering a platform to advance Beijing-Seoul ties and potentially host a bilateral meeting.
  • The main summit site will be the Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center, supported by events at the Gyeongju Arts Center and a secured media hub.
  • Officials anticipate 7,500 daily participants and estimate the summit could generate 7.4 trillion won in nationwide economic ripple effects.