South Korea, Philippines agree to better defense, shipbuilding cooperation at APEC

November 3, 2025 - 9:11 AM
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung shake hands during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31, 2025. (Yonhap via Reuters)

— South Korea President Lee Jae Myung and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos agreed to deepen cooperation in defense, shipbuilding, and infrastructure at their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, the Korean presidential office said on Friday.

—Reporting by Heejin Kim; Editing by Christian Schmollinger