RM Delivers Historic Keynote at APEC CEO Summit, Calls for Cultural Investment⁠ ⁠ BTS leader RM made history on Wednesday as the first K-pop artist to speak at the APEC CEO Summit, using his keynote address to highlight the power of cultural diversity and advocate for increased support for the arts.⁠ ⁠ Speaking at the Gyeongju Arts Center in North Gyeongsang Province, Kim Nam-joon emphasized that K-pop's global impact is rooted in its fusion of influences while preserving a distinct Korean identity. “K-pop is not just a genre of music. It’s a 360-degree, total package of music, dance, performance, visual style, storytelling, music video and even social media,” he explained.⁠ ⁠ RM also used the platform to urge world leaders to recognize and invest in culture alongside economics. “Culture is like a river… the fastest messenger that carries diversity and resonance,” he said. “When you think about investing in tomorrow’s generations, think about culture.”⁠ ⁠ The event was part of a broade...