The 2010 G20 Seoul Summit was the fifth meeting of the G20 heads of government/heads of state, to discuss the global financial system and the world economy,[1] which took place in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, on November 11–12, 2010. South Korea was the first non-G8 nation to host a G20 leaders' summit.[2]
The G20 is the premier forum for discussing, planning, and monitoring international economic cooperation.[3]
Representatives met in advance of the leaders' summit. These sherpas were tasked to draft a closing statement for the summit. The debate over currency exchange rates and imbalances was reported to have been "heated".[8]
The summit logo incorporated two images: the sun rising over the sea and a traditional Korean lantern (cheongsachorong).[1]
Originally, three new artificial islands built on the Han River between the Banpo and Dongjak bridges were going to be used as the main venue.[9] However, delayed construction of the islands led for the main summit venue to relocate to COEX Convention & Exhibition Center.
The Republic of Korea Armed Forces and Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency provided security for the venues.