The 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting wrapped up in the Republic of Korea (ROK) this week, spotlighting regional collaboration and youth-driven visions for the future. With leaders from 21 member economies discussing trade, sustainability, and innovation, the event also highlighted a growing call for cultural unity among younger generations.
🎤 Park Ji-yu, a ROK youth delegate and rising actor, stole the spotlight with her passionate take on arts and economics. “A strong economy fuels opportunities, but culture keeps our world vibrant,” she said, drawing from her experiences filming in Thailand and Japan. “When we share stories through film, music, or tech, we build bridges no policy alone can achieve.”
🌱 Park emphasized that young people are key drivers of this fusion: “We’re not just future leaders—we’re collaborators shaping a world where creativity and commerce thrive together.” Her message resonated with APEC’s focus on inclusive growth, proving that TikTok trends and trade deals can coexist in tomorrow’s playbook.
