Senior officials from across the Asia-Pacific concluded the Third APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) in Incheon on Friday, advancing key policy work to be finalized before ministers and leaders gather in Gyeongju in October. They also discussed strategies for digital economy integration, public health cooperation, and strengthening APEC’s role as an incubator of practical, consensus-driven solutions. “2025 is a big year of reviews and roadmaps, and with only less than 80 days until we meet again in Gyeongju, the clock is ticking,” said Ambassador Yoon Seong-mee, Chair of the 2025 APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting. “Despite differences and occasional difficulties, it is encouraging that we have been able to remain ambitious, innovative, and reach consensus. “This meeting has reaffirmed our shared commitment to a future that is open, dynamic, resilient, and peaceful,” Ambassador Yoon added.