President Lee Jae-myung has committed to supporting overseas Koreans with greater respect and opportunities.
A comprehensive survey of diaspora concerns is underway, marking a first for South Korea.
These initiatives were announced during Lee’s state visit to Singapore on March 1, 2026.
President Lee Jae-myung visited Tongin Market to gather direct feedback on economic conditions.
He emphasized that policy effectiveness must be measured by real-life impact, not just statistics.
The visit took place on February 9, 2026, with engagement from local business owners and residents.
President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a summit in Nara on January 13, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation for the next 60 years since diplomatic normalization.
The leaders agreed to strengthen comprehensive collaboration on historical issues, economic and security cooperation, demographic challenges, transnational crime response, and expanded people-to-people exchanges.
With concrete progress such as the DNA analysis of Josei coal mine victims, both countries are focusing on building trust and advancing a future-oriented partnership.