Dancers, golf gifts and gold crowns: Trump is feted by Asian allies grappling with his policies

The president seemed to relish his reception from leaders of Asian allies and partners who sought his favor even as their ...
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LIVE: World leaders gather in Gyeongju for APEC leaders meeting

Leaders from around the world, or at least around the Pacific Ocean, gather in Gyeongju for the first session of the APEC ...

FirstUp: Apec summit in South Korea and other headlines of the day

Leaders from the Pacific Rim economies will gather in Gyeongju, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ...

South Korean and Japanese leaders vow to improve ties in face of global uncertainty

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday pledged to strengthen ties ...

Japan’s new PM, South Korean president stress importance of ‘forward-looking ties’ at first meeting

Relations have suffered over issues related to Japan’s 1910 to 1945 occupation of the Korean peninsula. Read more at ...

Uber started offering rickshaw rides (yes, really)

Those using Uber in Gyeongju currently see an “Uber Taxi rickshaw” option on the app and are able to book this type of ride ...
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(2nd LD) [APEC 2025] APEC leaders' summit kicks off amid global trade uncertainties

President Lee Jae Myung (R) shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ...

North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea

GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday that it has conducted successful cruise missile tests, the latest ...

Xi to meet Canadian, Japanese leaders after Trump trade truce

China's Xi Jinping will take centre stage at an annual gathering of Pacific Rim leaders in South Korea on Friday, holding ...
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[APEC 2025] China's Xi returns to Gyeongju 16 years after his visit as vice president

Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to the ancient Korean city of Gyeongju on Thursday, marking his second visit since he ...

Trump lowers fentanyl tariffs on China, while Xi delays rare earth export controls

President Donald Trump said he had an “amazing” meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where “a lot of decisions were ...

South Korea’s Hosting Anxiety: A City Rich in History but Not Hotel Rooms

The authorities have been scrambling to accommodate this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Gyeongju, which is ...