Media Registration Opens for APEC Ministerial Meetings in Jeju
Media registration is now open for the APEC ministerial meetings to be held in Jeju, Republic of Korea, from 12 to 16 May 2025. These include the APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting, the APEC Education Ministerial Meeting and the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting.
These back-to-back high-level meetings will bring together ministers, senior officials and stakeholders across the APEC region to advance collaboration on workforce development, inclusive education and trade and investment policy amid ongoing global transitions.
The 7th APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting, taking place on 12 May, will mark the first such meeting in over a decade since 2014. It will focus on two key priorities: building flexible and vibrant labor markets and advancing policies that prepare workers and employers for jobs of the future. Ministers will also discuss how APEC can respond to workforce disruptions triggered by digital transformation, demographic shifts and global uncertainties.
The 7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, convening on 14 May, will highlight APEC regional strategies to bridge educational gaps and foster innovation in the era of artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Ministers will explore how to drive personalized education innovation through digital technology, strengthen global learning partnerships and achieve shared prosperity in the APEC region through sustainable education.
The APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting, taking place on 15 and 16 May will discuss key priorities, including: 1) promoting innovation for trade facilitation; 2) strengthening connectivity through the multilateral trading system; and 3) advancing collaboration to achieve prosperity through sustainable trade. The meeting will serve as a key moment to reinforce regional economic cooperation in the lead-up to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting later this year.
Key Media Opportunities (KST, UTC+9):
- Monday, 12 May at 4:00 PM – Press Conference: APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting (HRDMM)
- Tuesday, 13 May at 4:00PM – Press Conference: APEC Economic Outlook: What's Ahead for the Region?
- Wednesday, 14 May at 2:00 PM – Press Conference: APEC Second Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM2)
- Wednesday, 14 May at 5:00 PM – Press Conference: APEC Education Ministerial Meeting (AEMM)
- Friday, 16 May at 2:30 PM – Press Conference: APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT)
Please note the schedule is subject to change. Updates will be posted in the media lounge.
Media Accreditation:
Media representatives must be accredited in advance. To request the media registration link, please email [email protected] with the subject line: MEDIA [Economy name/organization name].
Accredited media will receive an ID badge, which will grant access to the press conferences. Badges can be collected starting 11 May 2025 at the APEC Information Desk in ICC JEJU.
Media Lounge:
A dedicated media lounge will be available on the second floor of ICC JEJU for all accredited media from 11 to 16 May 2025, operating at the following times (KST, UTC+9):
- Sunday, 11 May: 14:00–18:00
- Monday, 12 May to Friday, 16 May: 09:00–18:00 daily
For media inquiries, please contact:
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