PHOTOS: Forum in Seoul sheds light on future global challenges

SEOUL, November 22 (AJP) - The annual conference hosted by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) was held in central Seoul on Friday, bringing together political and business leaders from across Asia.

Participants discussed diverse global challenges under the theme of "Towards a Shared Future" at the conference, chaired by former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Also on the agenda were artificial intelligence, sustainable development, and the roles of women and youth in shaping the future.

Speakers including Prime Minister Han Duck-soo shared their insights in sessions focusing on international cooperation and the latest technologies in the Asia-Pacific region.

BFA Vice Chairman Zhou Xiaochuan from left Prime Minister Han Duck-soo BFA Chairman Ban Ki-moon and BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun pose for a photo during the Boao Forum for Asia Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov 22 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants pose for a photo at the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 22, 2024. From left, Zhou Xiaochuan, vice chairman of the BFA, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, BFA chairman Ban Ki-moon and BFA Secretary-General Zhang Jun. AJP Kim Dong-woo

BFA Chairman Ban Ki-moon delivers opening remarks during the Boao Forum for Asia Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov 22 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — BFA Chairman Ban Ki-moon speaks at the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 22, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo delivers remarks during the Boao Forum for Asia Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov 22 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks at the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 22, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

BFA Vice Chairman Zhou Xiaochuan speaks during the Boao Forum for Asia Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov 22 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — BFA Vice Chairman Zhou Xiaochuan speaks at the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 22, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun speaks during the Boao Forum for Asia Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov 22 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — BFA Secretary-General Zhang Jun speaks at the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 22, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun moderates a session titled Towards a Shared Future during the Boao Forum for Asia Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov 22 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants discuss at the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 22, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

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Prime Minister Han stresses global solidarity at Boao Forum for Asia Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks during the Boao Forum for Asia Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 22, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo SEOUL, November 22 (AJP) - South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stressed the need for international solidarity and cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Boao Forum Seoul Conference on Friday, Han said now is a critical time for enhanced global collaboration. The conference, held under the theme "Towards a Shared Future" at a hotel in Seoul, is organized by a nonprofit aimed at fostering economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the Boao Forum for Asia Seoul Conference at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul on Nov. 22, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo Han highlighted Korea's initiatives to engage with emerging economic regions, such as Pacific Island nations, Africa, and Central Asia, as well as efforts to establish AI regulations. "As a global pivotal state, our government is committed to working toward a shared future," he said. Han also noted Korea's plans to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit next year. "Through the APEC summit, we aim to contribute to building an open, dynamic, resilient, and peaceful Asia-Pacific community," he said. The forum gathered around 300 participants, including notable figures such as Ban Ki-moon, chairman of the Boao Forum and former UN secretary-general, Zhang Jun, secretary-general of the Boao Forum, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former prime minister of Pakistan, and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, former president of the Philippines.