This timeless design inspired the APEC 2025 Korea emblem, alongside a butterfly symbol of connection and innovation.) Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will gather in Korea at the end of October for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, a pivotal moment as the region continues to navigate uncertainty in the global economy. “President Trump’s announcement that he would meet President Xi at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Korea demonstrates the value of APEC as a platform for dialogue,” said Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat. “The usefulness of APEC is further shown by the forum’s ability to reach consensus in challenging areas, including trade and the digital economy under Korea’s leadership,” Pedrosa added. Leaders are expected to chart pathways to deliver on the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 and its implementation plan, the Aotearoa Plan of Action.