Seoul, Nov 9 : The South Korean capital will host a Group of 20 (G20) summit in November next year, an official said Monday.

Sakong Il, former economic affairs adviser to President Lee Myung-bak, made the announcement at a press conference here Monday, Xinhua reported.

About 35 heads of state, as well as more than 10,000 other participants are expected to join in at the conference, Sakong added.(IANS)