Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Trump Eyes October Trip to South Korea for APEC Summit
President Trump is planning a trip to South Korea in October for the APEC Summit.
During the summit, he may meet with China's President Xi Jinping.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung suggested this could provide an opportunity for Trump to meet with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un.
The main focus of these potential meetings is economic collaboration, including trade, defense, and civil nuclear cooperation.
Discussions are ongoing, and no firm plans have been made yet.
Trump aims to boost investment for the US.
Trump is likely to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit.
The APEC Summit is scheduled for late October to early November in Gyeongju.
Officials are discussing a potential bilateral meeting between Trump and Xi.
Trump may also have the opportunity to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The focus of the visit is on economic collaboration and boosting US investments.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un
- What
- Possible meetings at APEC Summit
- When
- Late October to Early November
- Where
- Gyeongju, South Korea
- Why
- Discuss economic collaboration and trade.
- Event
- APEC Summit
- Location
- South Korea, Gyeongju
- Potential Meetings
- Trump and Xi Jinping, Trump and Kim Jong Un
- Focus
- Economic Collaboration, Trade, Defense, Civil Nuclear Cooperation
- Trump's Goal
- Boost investment for the US
Sources
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