Korea-Vietnam summit (April 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung, on a state visit to Vietnam, discussed raising practical cooperation on April 20 in a bilateral summit with Vietnamese President To Lam at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi. Both leaders gave their opinions on uncertainty over global supply chains due to the conflict in the Middle East and agreed to work together for energy security and stable supply chains.

• Current Affairs President Lee's state visits to India, Vietnam

Korea-India summit (April 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 20 held a bilateral summit at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India. The two leaders agreed to double bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030. The summit proceeded in small-group and expanded sessions. 

• Current Affairs President Lee's state visits to India, Vietnam

Korea-Poland summit (April 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung and visiting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13 at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership." President Lee underscored the importance of carrying out a 2022 defense deal worth USD 44.2 billion and follow-up contracts, requesting smooth conclusion of the remaining agreements.

Korea-France summit (April 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron, who was on a state visit to Korea, on April 3 agreed in their summit to greatly expand cooperation in cutting-edge industries and energy. Both leaders adopted a joint statement on the development of bilateral relations, amended three agreements and signed 11 memorandums of understanding.

Korea-Indonesia summi (April 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung on April 1 upgraded bilateral ties with Indonesia to the level of a "special comprehensive strategic partnership" after his summit with visiting Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in Seoul. The new level of relations is a first for both countries.

Korea-Ghana summit (March 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung and visiting Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on March 11 agreed in their summit in Seoul to boost cooperation in climate change, maritime security and digital technology. At Cheong Wa Dae, both sides signed an agreement on climate change cooperation and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on joint efforts in maritime security and the development of cooperation in technology, digital and innovation.

Korea-Philippines summit (March 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung on March 3 held a summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the presidential office of Malacanang Palace in Manila. The two leaders agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in new projects for building nuclear energy plants and supply chains for core minerals.

• Current Affairs President Lee's state visits to Singapore, Philippines

Korea-Singapore summit (March 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung on March 2 held a summit with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on improving their free trade agreement, which marks its 20th anniversary this year, and raising bilateral cooperation in sectors such as artificial intelligence and nuclear power.
Both sides also adopted a joint declaration on starting talks to improve the accord and signed five memorandums of understanding on cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence and small modular reactors.

• Current Affairs President Lee's state visits to Singapore, Philippines

Korea-Brazil summit (February 2026)

At their bilateral summit held at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Feb. 23, President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to upgrade bilateral ties forged in 1959 to the level of a strategic partnership. Both sides adopted a joint four-year action plan (2026-29) as a blueprint for future cooperation.

Korea-Italy summit (January 2026)

President Lee Jae Myung on Jan. 19 in a summit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Cheong Wa Dae agreed to expand bilateral cooperation focused on cutting-edge sectors like semiconductors and artificial intelligence and the defense industry.

On economic cooperation, they pledged to expand trade and investment and revive a bilateral business forum with companies from both countries to create more opportunities and resolve corporate difficulties. They will also jointly develop and support small and medium enterprises based on Italy's well-established ecosystem for such businesses.