Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea, Turkey agree to boost cooperation in defense, nuclear energy as Lee's overseas tour ends

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday wrapped a whirlwind 10-day, four-country tour to the Middle East and Africa with a state visit to Turkey, where he agreed to increase cooperation in defense industries, nuclear energy and the economy.

2025-11-25

Lee concludes G20 diplomacy in South Africa, heads to Turkey

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday wrapped up his three-day visit to South Africa for the Group of 20 (G20) summit and departed for Turkey, the final stop in his four-nation swing to the Middle East and Africa.

2025-11-24

Canada, India agree to restart trade talks, says Indian government

Canada and India have agreed to restart stalled talks for a new trade deal, the Indian government said on Sunday, after discussions between the two countries paused following a diplomatic spat two years ago.

2025-11-24

Lee reaffirms commitment to cooperation in separate talks with Japanese, Chinese leaders

President Lee Jae Myung held separate talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in South Africa.

2025-11-24

Lee says South Korea's ultimate goal is reunification with North

President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday reunification with North Korea remains South Korea's ultimate goal and a constitutional duty, vowing to pursue it through dialogue rather than unilateral action.

2025-11-24

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the U.S. after Trump's boycott

The G20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States after the Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world's richest and top developing economies.

2025-11-24

Lee holds separate talks with India's Modi, Brazil's Lula on sidelines of G20 summit

President Lee Jae Myung held back-to-back talks with the Indian prime minister and Brazilian president on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg to discuss bilateral cooperation, the presidential office said on Sunday.

2025-11-23

Korea confirmed as host of 2028 G20 summit as Lee calls for 'predictable' trading order

Korea has been formally confirmed as the host of the 2028 Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, according to the leaders’ declaration adopted Saturday at the summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

2025-11-23

Mikta leaders reaffirm commitment to multilateralism, cooperation on global challenges

Mikta leaders, including resident Lee Jae Myung, reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and cooperation in tackling global challenges at a G20 summit meeting, addressing issues like geopolitical tensions

2025-11-23

Lee asks Chancellor Merz to share Germany's reunification experience, steers clear of commenting on China

President Lee Jae Myung asked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to share Berlin's experience with overcoming division and achieving its reunification during their talks on the margins of the Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Saturday.

2025-11-23