President Lee Jae-myung

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

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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.

[2026-01-18]President Lee Jae-myung Highlights Self-Reliant Defense at Military Promotion Ceremony

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President Lee Jae-myung held a ceremony today for the promotion and appointment of military generals.
Twenty officers, including Special Warfare Commander Park Sung-je and Naval Academy Superintendent Park Kyu-baek, attended the event, where Lee stressed the importance of public trust and self-reliant defense.
He encouraged pride in Korea’s military capabilities and urged the armed forces to regain the people’s trust.

[2026-01-18]President Lee Jae-myung Discusses Korea-Japan Relations with Former PM Taro Aso

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On January 16, President Lee Jae-myung met former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso to discuss the outcomes of the recent Korea-Japan summit.
The meeting followed Lee’s visit to Nara and highlighted strengthened shuttle diplomacy and tangible achievements.
Both countries emphasized expanding future-oriented cooperation, with Lee requesting Aso’s continued active role.

[2026-01-18]President Lee Jae-myung Hosts Party Leaders, Announces 2026 New Year Press Conference

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President Lee Jae-myung held a New Year luncheon with leaders from nine political parties at the Blue House.
The meeting focused on bipartisan cooperation for national interests, regional integration, and social issues, with the People Power Party leaders absent.
A New Year press conference is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at the Blue House with around 160 journalists attending.

[2026-01-15]Korea Accelerates AI Highway and 6G for Future Industrial Growth

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The Korean government highlighted building an AI highway as a key task in the 2026 budget proposal.
Plans include securing over 52,000 GPUs by 2028, commercializing 6G, and introducing an AI regulatory sandbox.
Expanded AI infrastructure is expected to boost diverse services and industrial competition.

[2026-01-14]President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese PM Takaiichi Discuss Deepening Korea-Japan Cooperation

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On January 13, 2026, President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Takaiichi Sanae in Nara, emphasizing expanded bilateral cooperation.
The two countries discussed practical measures for collaboration in economic security, science and technology, AI, and joint responses to social issues.
This summit continues the Korea-Japan shuttle diplomacy and marks a new starting point for future-oriented relations after 60 years.