[On-point] 100 days to APEC summit: What diplomatic outcomes lie ahead for South Korea?

With just 100 days left until the APEC summit kicks off on October 31st in South Korea's historic city, Gyeongju --eyes are now on whether U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend.

For more on what to expect at the summit, we're joined by Professor Andrew Millard, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Changwon National University.

1. The South Korean government has now sent invitations to all APEC member states, so there's a possibility that the leaders of the U.S., China, and Japan could all meet in Gyeongju. What are your thoughts on this potential gathering?

2. What might be some of the key issues on the agenda for discussion among APEC member state leaders?

3. This will be the first major diplomatic event hosted by South Korea since President Lee took office. How would you assess Korea's current diplomatic standing on the global stage, and what are the expectations for Korea's role as host of this year's APEC summit?

4. There's speculation that this could provide an opportunity for a meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. What's your take on the possibility of inviting North Korea? How likely is it, in your opinion, that a high-profile event like this could happen on the sidelines of the APEC summit?

5. The summit will be held in Gyeongju, a city rich in history. What impact do you think hosting APEC in such a historic location will have on South Korea? Could this be an opportunity to enhance the country's soft power and promote its culture globally?

Alright Professor Millard, thank you so much for your insight today. We appreciate it.