S. Korea-ASEAN partnership should evolve beyond manufacturing ties: envoys

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Southeast Asian diplomats on Friday said South Korea's partnership with ASEAN should evolve beyond the view of the region primarily as a manufacturing base.

Speaking at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, the diplomats called for greater emphasis on higher-quality investment, innovation and tangible outcomes under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

"Economic cooperation should move beyond the view of Southeast Asia as a production base, and instead develop in ...