Yoon Returns Home After APEC Summit Schedule... Strengthening Korea-US-Japan Cooperation

APEC Member Countries Urged to Cooperate on Supply Chains and Climate Crisis

President Yoon Suk-yeol departed for home on the 17th (local time) after completing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) schedule held in San Francisco, USA.

President Yoon and his wife Kim Keon-hee left through San Francisco International Airport on Air Force One, the presidential aircraft.

President Yoon arrived at the airport wearing a navy suit with a red tie, while Mrs. Kim wore a black shirt, gray jacket, and black suit pants. At the airport, senior protocol officer Kenelly from the U.S. side, Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong to the U.S., and Consul General Yoon Sang-soo in San Francisco from the Korean side came out to see off the presidential couple.

At the first session of the APEC summit the previous day, President Yoon emphasized the use of carbon-free energy, eco-friendly smart mobility, and closing gaps to overcome the climate crisis, stating that Korea would play an active role. In the second session held that day, he urged the restoration of free trade and supply chains and the establishment of an early warning system for crisis response.

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Taking advantage of the APEC summit, President Yoon held a separate trilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kishida, reaffirming the strengthening of Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation.

Just before departure, President Yoon held a roundtable discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Stanford University, sharing the recognition of the need for advanced technology exchange among Korea, the U.S., and Japan. In particular, the Korea-Japan leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the startup and hydrogen sectors during this roundtable.

Additionally, President Yoon held summit talks with leaders from Peru, Japan, Chile, and Vietnam, discussing cooperation in responding to North Korea's illegal arms trade, supply chain collaboration, and human exchange measures, while appealing for support to host the 2030 World Expo. However, the much-anticipated Korea-China summit did not take place.

This Korea-Japan summit was the seventh bilateral meeting held this year, marking a full restoration of Korea-Japan cooperation.

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