Preparatory summit for APEC at the second tier initiates on Jeju Island
In the bustling Jeju International Convention Center lobby, folks meander about on May 1 — a day prior to the high-level preparatory meeting setting the stage for the impending 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. [YONHAP]
It's crucial to clarify that the aforementioned 2025 APEC gathering was the one making headlines, as a physical 2021 APEC summit didn't take place in South Korea. However, the 2025 APEC agenda is well-defined, with Korea's priorities centered on "Connect, Innovate, Prosper". This three-tier approach underscores sustainable growth, digital transformation, and reforms in the care economy.
- Connecting the Dots: Emphasis lies on strengthening global responses to gender-based violence and fortifying supply chain resilience.
- Innovative Endeavors: Initiatives to boost women's participation in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital sectors, along with climate-smart policies, are eyed.
- Prosperity Revisited: Rebuilding care systems to tackle demographic shifts is a key focus area.
While specifics about the May 2025 preparatory meeting held in Jeju remain undisclosed, it marked an important stepping stone towards the much-anticipated 2025 APEC summit. For the record, a virtual 2021 APEC summit was held by New Zealand, with its priorities solely geared towards addressing post-COVID-19 recovery and fostering inclusive economic policies — all unrelated to Korea or Jeju. The potential source of confusion might stem from recent 2025 references surfacing in the news.
For historical accuracy, it's worth noting that the 2021 APEC summit was a digital affair, with a focus on vaccine equity and climate resilience, while the 2025 APEC gathering (scheduled for Korea) is currently slated to uphold sustainability and technological innovation in its priorities. [1][2]
- Government officials Prepare for the 2025 APEC summit, scheduled to be held in Jeju, South Korea.
- The international event, APEC, focuses on finance, technology, economy, and other general-news topics, with the theme for 2025 being "Connect, Innovate, Prosper".
- The 2025 APEC agenda centers around strengthening global responses to gender-based violence, fortifying supply chain resilience, boosting women's participation in AI and digital sectors, promoting climate-smart policies, and rebuilding care systems to tackle demographic shifts.
- The May 2025 preparatory meeting, held in Jeju, marked an important step towards the much-anticipated 2025 APEC summit, despite specific details remaining undisclosed.
- In contrast to the 2025 APEC summit, the 2021 APEC summit was a virtual event held by New Zealand, focusing on vaccine equity and climate resilience.
- The politics surrounding APEC and its related events in the news may cause confusion, as the 2025 APEC gathering will emphasize sustainability and technological innovation in South Korea, while the 2021 event was conducted virtually, with a different set of priorities.
