(URGENT) Lee to attend ASEAN, APEC summits in Philippines, China next week
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend upcoming summits in the Philippines and China next week, according to his national security adviser. The president will begin his trip on Monday by visiting Manila, where he will participate in the ASEAN summit until Tuesday. Following the ASEAN event, Lee will embark on a two-day journey to Shenzhen, China, for the APEC summit starting on Wednesday.
During these international gatherings, Lee aims to foster mutual trust and cooperation among world leaders by engaging in bilateral and multilateral discussions. He plans to emphasize South Korea's role in addressing regional issues, such as energy supply chains, transnational crimes, and food security, during the meetings. The source notes that it is unlikely North Korea will attend the APEC summit next week to meet with the United States.
While some possibility of talks between North Korea and the US cannot be entirely ruled out, the likelihood appears to be relatively low, according to the source.
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