Treading the path to prosperity: Technology, capital, and the spirit of dialogue

Twenty-one member economies comprise the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

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Together, they account for 61% of global gross domestic product and half of global trade. Indeed, for the past 36 years, APEC has served as a venue for the incubation of ideas. APEC meetings have allowed its members a platform for presenting their views, forging consensus, and working collectively toward regional prosperity.

One such gathering, the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders Meeting, will take place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 in the Republic of Korea, specifically in the city of Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Gyeongju is the ancient capital of a millennium-old kingdom, and the center of its culture. Serving as the capital of Silla Dynasty from 57 BC to AD 935, Gyeongju flourished for nearly a thousand years and is home to a remarkable concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The theme for the APEC meeting is “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect, Innovate, Prosper.”

As this year’s host, Korea will put forth two key issues affecting global prosperity: cooperating in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), and responding to demographic shifts.