[2026-01-20]Korea-Italy Summit Highlights Semiconductor and High-Tech Cooperation

President Lee Jae-myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a summit on the 19th, emphasizing expanded cooperation in science, aerospace, and defense industries.
The two countries signed an MOU on semiconductor cooperation and have developed a strategic partnership in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges.
Both leaders agreed to jointly address global challenges like climate crisis and to further strengthen future-oriented collaboration.

[2026-01-20]Korea-Italy Summit: Strategic Partnership and Advanced Industry Cooperation Expanded

President Lee Jae-myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a summit at the Blue House on January 19, 2026, agreeing to further develop bilateral relations as strategic partners.
The two countries signed three MOUs covering semiconductors, disaster management, and cultural heritage protection, and pledged to expand cooperation in AI, aerospace, and cultural exchanges.
This summit is expected to strengthen collaboration in economy, science, culture, and global issues between Korea and Italy.