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South Korea, Asean to mark 25 years of ties at summit

A vision statement to elevate the existing strategic partnership further is expected at the meeting

Lee U-Wen

Published Mon, Dec 8, 2014 · 09:50 PM

Busan, South Korea

THE Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) and South Korea are getting ready to celebrate 25 years of relations at a summit to be held in the southeastern port city of Busan later this week.

All 10 Asean leaders are expected to attend the two-day commemorative event on Thursday and Friday that will be hosted by South Korean President Park Geun-hye.

The …