Key facts
- Wi said Lee will leave Monday for Manila and attend the ASEAN summit until Tuesday.
- Lee will then make a two-day trip to Shenzhen beginning Wednesday for the APEC summit, Wi said.
- Wi said Lee plans bilateral and multilateral meetings to build trust and cooperation with other heads of state.
- Wi said Lee will highlight South Korea's contributions on energy supply chains, transnational crimes and food security.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation next week, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said at a briefing on November 12, 2026.
Wi said Lee will depart Monday for Manila, where he will attend the ASEAN summit until Tuesday. Lee will then make a two-day trip to Shenzhen beginning Wednesday to attend the APEC summit.
At the events, Wi said, Lee plans to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation with other heads of state through bilateral and multilateral meetings. Lee also plans to highlight South Korea's contributions to resolving regional challenges, including energy supply chains, transnational crimes and food security, according to Wi.