South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Korea Pro that South Korea, Japan and China are expected to hold a leadership summit. The three leaders will likely use the summit to address, among other topics, supply chain issues and how to promote economic cooperation. However, it risks being overshadowed or derailed by external geopolitical developments, such as an escalation of tensions in the Taiwan Strait or a weapons test by North Korea.

These potential disruptions could undermine the summit’s effectiveness in achieving its reported economic objectives and may even exacerbate existing regional tensions, leading to further economic instability and security risks.