Jakarta, Oct. 30 -- The meeting of trade and foreign ministers from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Gyeongju, South Korea, marked an important moment to strengthen regional cooperation amid rapidly changing global dynamics.

The forum reaffirmed APEC's commitment to harnessing digital innovation and building resilient supply chains to achieve inclusive economic growth.

In his opening remarks on Thursday, as mentioned in a statement posted on APEC's official website, South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-Koo highlighted his country's long journey from post-war hardship to becoming a global trading powerhouse.

He said that Korea's success reflects the spirit of openness and trade that has long defined the...