G 20

Twenty world leaders will come together in Seoul this November
to discuss the state of the global economy as it emerges from 
the financial crisis. Together, they will take the necessary steps 
to reduce market volatility and move past the crisis, creating
sustainable growth going forward.

The fall meeting will be the fifth leaders summit and the first
in an emerging country, reflecting shifts in the global economic
balance and a growing understanding of the interdependence of
countries and regions in the international financial system.

In addition to heads of government from the twenty member countries, central bankers and finance ministers, the heads of key international institutions, including the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Financial Stability Board, will participate in the meetings, November 11-12. Member countries include the G8 developed economies along with emerging economies such as the Republic of Korea. Together, the members of the G20 represent over 85% of the world economy.

Summits held to date – in Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, and London - the G20 averted economic catastrophe. In Pittsburgh, the G20 leaders agreed that, going forward, the G20 would be the premier forum for international economic cooperation, ushering in a new system of global economic governance. In Seoul this November, the leaders will take that mandate forward, paving the way for future sustainable and balanced growth.

Within the larger agenda, the leaders will continue to work to build a lasting system of cooperation – a framework - and to reform international financial organizations and financial regulations. At the Seoul Summit, the G20 will build on past agreements, while introducing new agenda items that support the same fundamental goals. Specifically, Korea will support discussion of a system of global financial safety nets and plans to reduce global poverty and the development gap.

The Republic of Korea is delighted to host this unique event, and to offer lessons learned from its recent past in pursuit of future prosperity.