Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung stressed that as Xi will be on an official state visit in South Korea, the proceedings for his meeting with Lee will be “on par” with the red carpet rolled out for U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

In a statement, the Taiwanese delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea's Gyeongju said Taiwan's top trade negotiator, Jenni Yang, had met with U.S. Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer on Thursday.

The city of Gyeongju has been a backdrop for numerous Korean dramas such as Princess Hours, The Great Queen Seondeok, Mr. Sunshine, and Bon Appetit, Your Majesty.

Journalists work at the media center in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2025. The first session of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting kicked off in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Friday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit began Friday in South Korea’s coastal city of Gyeongju, with the primary goal of promoting economic cooperation and growth amid ongoing global trade challenges.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung led a pivotal Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the face of global economic changes. Notable attendees included Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.

Fresh from a temporary truce with Donald Trump in their long trade standoff, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday asked world leaders to work togeth.

As global leaders gather in the South Korean historic city of Gyeongju for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, all eyes are on whether the forum’

Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to the ancient Korean city of Gyeongju on Thursday, marking his second visit since he first toured the historic city 16 years ago as vice president. Xi began his three-day visit to Gyeongju,

Starting Wednesday, Gyeongju will enter full “APEC mode.” Major roads will be subject to intermittent closures through Saturday at 2 p.m.

As Gyeongju puts the final touches to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) this Friday (Oct 31), the host country is brilliantly using its K-pop culture to promote its uniqueness and appeal.