Shanghai to Host 2026 APEC SOM2 and Related Meetings
- The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in the second Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM2) and associated sessions of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
- The series of diplomatic meetings took place in Shanghai, China, from May 11, 2026, to May 19, 2026.
- The second Senior Officials' Meeting serves as a critical preparatory phase for the broader APEC summit, allowing high-ranking diplomats and officials from member economies to coordinate policy and...
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in the second Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM2) and associated sessions of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
The series of diplomatic meetings took place in Shanghai, China, from May 11, 2026, to May 19, 2026.
APEC SOM2 Proceedings
The second Senior Officials’ Meeting serves as a critical preparatory phase for the broader APEC summit, allowing high-ranking diplomats and officials from member economies to coordinate policy and align priorities for regional economic cooperation.
The South Korean delegation, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joined other member economies in Shanghai to engage in these discussions over the nine-day period.
The proceedings concluded on May 19, 2026.