Who's who at APK 2026: Global CEOs gather in Seoul

What happened: The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2026 runs Oct. 29 to 31 in Seoul, gathering German executives from manufacturing, logistics, finance, pharmaceuticals and defense, with Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon representing Korean business. Key numbers: Conference dates Oct. Why it matters: The conference comes as German businesses reassess their strategies in Asia amid geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies and intensifying competition in advanced technologies. Hosting it offers South Korea a chance to strengthen industrial partnerships with Europe's largest economy.

The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2026 runs Oct. 29 to 31 in Seoul, gathering German executives from manufacturing, logistics, finance, pharmaceuticals and defense, with Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon representing Korean business.

The conference comes as German businesses reassess their strategies in Asia amid geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies and intensifying competition in advanced technologies. Hosting it offers South Korea a chance to strengthen industrial partnerships with Europe's largest economy.