South Korea's APEC Live: Lee Hosts Banquet
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is hosting a banquet on the eve of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is being held in the southeastern city of Gyeongju, South Korea.
- The leaders' summit will run from Friday to Saturday.
- High-pressure bilateral meetings are expected to take place.
The US was unable to "work out timing" for a presidential reunion with Kim Jong Un.
President Lee Jae Myung, who took office in June, is in the spotlight as counterparts including Trump, Xi, and new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi converge in his country.
Author's summary: South Korea hosts APEC forum with key bilateral meetings.