Dr. Yu Ji-hoon, Research Fellow at Korea Institute for Defense Analyses, provides an in-depth analysis of the background and tasks of discussions surrounding Korean-style nuclear-powered submarines.

Oh Sooyoung, Foreign Affairs Correspondent at Arirang News, provides an in-depth analysis of the outcomes of APEC 2025 Korea, examining its impact on South Korea’s diplomacy as well as participants’ experiences with K-culture and K-food.

Oh Sooyoung, Arirang News Foreign Affairs Correspondent talks about the expected outcomes and diplomatic significance of APEC 2025 Korea, and the vibrant atmosphere in Gyeongju.

Dr. Albert Park, Chief Economist at the ADB talks about the APEC Finance Ministers’ meeting in Incheon, where members agreed on the “Incheon Plan” to boost AI-driven growth, sustainability, and regional cooperation ahead of next week’s Leaders’ Summit.

Antonio Basilio, Director of the APEC Business Advisory Council Int’l Secretariat talks about this year’s APEC meetings in Gyeongju, where thousands of global leaders, CEOs, and investors will gather to discuss how the Asia-Pacific can achieve sustainable growth amid global uncertainty — from AI and trade cooperation to Korea’s role as host nation.

Dr. Kaewkamol Karen Pitakdumrongkit, Interim Secretary-General of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council talks about the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and how regional cooperation is evolving amid global uncertainty

Song Soo-young, Professor at Chung-Ang University’s College of Business and Economics talks about APEC from an economic perspective, focusing on the trade environment and how Korea will navigate this challenge.

Dr. Andrew Yeo, senior fellow and SK–Korea Foundation chair at the Brookings Institution’s Center for East Asia Policy Studies talks about the Korea-US partnership amid the evolving Asia-Pacific security landscape.

Ambassador Vu Ho talks about the history of Korea-Vietnam exchange and the future of the two nations amidst a changing geopolitical environment, as well as the expected effects through APEC 2025.

Ambassador Paul Duclos talks about Peru's position as last year's chair and host of the leaders' meeting and the growing strategic relationship between Peru and South Korea within trade, critical minerals to APEC.