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President Lee Jae Myung departed on Nov. 16 for the Philippines and China, where he will attend the ASEAN summit in Manila and the APEC summit in Shenzhen on Nov. 18-19, his national security adviser said Thursday. Yonhap reports Lee will deliver a message on peace on the Korean Peninsula at APEC, and the presidential office said he will discuss energy supply chain shocks from the Middle East and seek stronger cooperation with major leaders. Lee is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the leaders of the Philippines and Thailand on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, his spokesperson said Friday. Korean media, including Chosun Ilbo, are closely covering the trip, noting the focus on peace diplomacy and practical cooperation.