South Korea's President Lee to visit Philippines, attend APEC summit in China

South Korean ​President Lee Jae Myung ​will visit the ‌Philippines and ​China from November 16 to 19 to attend the South Korea-ASEAN ‌summit in Manila and APEC summit in Shenzhen, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Thursday. In Manila, Lee ‌will also attend the Mekong-Korea summit on November 16 ‌for talks with five Mekong countries including Vietnam and Myanmar. He will also participate in the Association of Southeast Asian ⁠Nations (ASEAN) ​Plus Three ⁠Summit the following day.

Lee will then travel to Shenzhen for the ⁠Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, where he will attend a dinner hosted ​by Chinese President Xi Jinping and the ⁠first lady. At the APEC summit, Lee will deliver a message on ⁠peace ​and stability on the Korean Peninsula, while urging regional countries to support Seoul's efforts to resume ⁠talks with North Korea, Wi said.

During the trip, Lee is ⁠expected ⁠to seek closer ties with ASEAN countries to implement a comprehensive strategic partnership with ‌the bloc.