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Singapore's Prime Minister to Visit Republic of Korea

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Oct 28, 2025 — 1 min read

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make a working visit to Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (ROK), from 29 October to 1 November 2025, to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM). The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the ROK. Prime Minister Wong will thereafter make an Official Visit to the ROK from 1 to 2 November 2025 at the invitation of ROK President Lee Jae Myung.

Key Takeaways:

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit the Republic of Korea from 29 October to 2 November 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the ROK.
The visit includes attending the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) in Gyeongju, where leaders will discuss ways to promote trade and investment, harness the benefits of new technology, and respond to demographic changes in the Asia-Pacific region.
Prime Minister Wong will participate in AELM Sessions and the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Dialogue with APEC Economic Leaders.
The visit's schedule includes meals and bilateral meetings with counterparts on the sidelines of AELM, as well as MOU signing/exchange ceremony and a Joint Press Conference to launch the upgrade of ROK-Singapore relations to a Strategic Partnership (SP).
In Seoul, Prime Minister Wong will lay a wreath at the Seoul National Cemetery and meet overseas Singaporeans based in the ROK over a reception.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong will be the Acting Prime Minister during Prime Minister Wong's absence.

Statistics:

50 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the Republic of Korea.
32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM).
4-day visit by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to the Republic of Korea (29 October to 2 November 2025).
2-day Official Visit by Prime Minister Wong to the ROK (1 to 2 November 2025).

Sources:

Prime Minister's Office, Government of Singapore
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