Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit 2025 held in Gyeongju, South Korea
South Korea served as the host economy for APEC 2025, which included ministerial meetings in other cities such as Seoul, Busan, Jeju, and Incheon.
It was the second time South Korea hosted the summit, having previously done so in 2005.
Gyeongju Declaration: Leaders issued a joint declaration focusing on regional economic cooperation, sustainable growth, and inclusive development.
The summit resulted in the endorsement of the APEC Artificial Intelligence Initiative to advance successful AI transformation and build capacity within the region.