South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol returned home on Saturday after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco. During his three-day visit, Yoon advocated for collective action among APEC’s 21 member economies to address global challenges such as climate change and supply chain disruptions, highlighting South Korea’s commitment to international collaboration in tackling pressing global issues.

Yoon met with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the summit's sidelines. These meetings reflect Seoul’s efforts to foster closer ties with Washington and Tokyo, particularly in technology and security. However, a summit meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping did not materialize despite initial discussions. Yoon is set to embark on a six-day visit to Britain and France on Monday.