Korea Promotes Hosting of APEC CEO Summit through Expo 2025 Visit

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A delegation from the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) visited Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, to promote Korea's hosting of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit and related meetings. The visit is part of Korea's efforts to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. The delegation aims to sustain cooperative momentum ahead of the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, in October.

Key Takeaways:

  • A delegation from the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) visited Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, to promote Korea's hosting of the upcoming APEC CEO Summit.
  • The visit was in response to a request made by Japanese business leaders during the 13th Korea-Japan Chambers of Commerce and Industry summit held in Osaka last November.
  • The delegation included KCCI Chairman Chey Tae-won; Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vice Chairman Lee Hyung-hee; and the heads of chambers from various Korean provinces.
  • The delegation participated in Expo 2025 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan.
  • The KCCI plans to build on the issues discussed with Japan at the APEC Summit and explore further upgrades in bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
  • The upcoming APEC CEO Summit and the Korea-Japan Chambers of Commerce meeting will be used to strengthen economic cooperation between Korea and Japan.

Statistics:

  • 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan
  • 13th Korea-Japan Chambers of Commerce and Industry summit held in Osaka last November
  • 2 countries' commerce chambers will hold their annual executive meeting in December on Jeju Island
  • 1 summit (APEC CEO Summit) will take place on October in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.

Sources:

  • Yonhap News Agency