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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju marks South Korea’s first time hosting the forum in 20 years — and it arrives under unusually dense diplomatic, economic and symbolic crosscurrents. 

The convergence of major powers — the U.S., China, Japan and others — comes amid tariff renegotiations, nuclear energy cooperation rumors and speculation about a potential Trump-Kim meeting at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). 

The week is likely to test South Korea’s decisions between competing blocs while attempting to spotlight its industrial and technological relevance, especially with leaders of leading