APEC 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting to Showcase Korean Agriculture and Cuisine

Strategic Insights -

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will take center stage at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting, highlighting the strategic value of Korea's agri-food sector and promoting agricultural diplomacy. The meeting, scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday in Songdo, Incheon, will bring together food and agriculture ministers and working-level officials from 21 APEC member economies to discuss ways to strengthen food security. The ministry plans to share innovation practices in agri-food systems among member economies and foster cooperation to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to the agriculture sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APEC 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting will highlight the strategic value of Korea's agri-food sector and promote agricultural diplomacy.
  • The meeting will discuss ways to strengthen food security under the theme of 'Driving Innovation in Agri-food Systems for Shared Prosperity.'
  • The ministry will share innovation practices in agri-food systems among member economies and foster cooperation to apply AI to the agriculture sector.
  • The K-Food Plus Exhibition will feature Korea's signature export items such as instant noodles, kimchi, and ginseng, as well as popular street foods like tteokbokki and dumplings.
  • The exhibition will also showcase cutting-edge agricultural technologies, including smart farming systems, autonomous machinery, and precision agriculture.
  • The e-stamp tour program will encourage greater visitor engagement and offer participants a souvenir upon completion.
  • The tour program for 70 participants will showcase Korea's rural areas as more than just centers of agricultural production.
  • The traditional liquor cocktail reception will feature cocktails made with Korean liquors that have received presidential prizes.

Statistics:

  • 21 APEC member economies will participate in the ministerial meeting.
  • The K-Food Plus Exhibition will run from Monday to Sunday at Songdo Convensia in Incheon.
  • The exhibition will feature 70 booths showcasing Korean cuisine and agricultural technologies.
  • The e-stamp tour program has a target of 1,000 participants.
  • The tour program for 70 participants has been scheduled for Wednesday.

Sources:

  • "APEC 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting to Showcase Korean Agriculture and Cuisine." Korea Herald. Korea Herald Corporation, 17 Nov. 2023.