🇰🇷 Lee Jae Myung
Lee to Seek Regional Support for Resuming North Korea Talks at Summits
What happened
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to attend the South Korea-ASEAN summit in Manila and the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Lee Jae Myung will use these visits to press regional leaders to back Seoul's effort to resume talks with North Korea. Lee will attend the Mekong-Korea summit in Manila and the ASEAN Plus Three Summit the following day. Lee is expected to highlight peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula during his visit to Shenzhen.
Why it matters
Lee's effort to seek regional support for resuming talks with North Korea may impact diplomatic relations between South Korea and its regional partners. The outcome of Lee's visits may influence the prospects for dialogue with North Korea. Lee's visits may also affect the stability of the Korean Peninsula.
Key facts
- Lee Jae Myung's visit begins in Manila on Nov. 16
- Lee Jae Myung will attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen
- Lee Jae Myung will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and China's first lady during his visit to Shenzhen
- Lee Jae Myung plans to highlight peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula
- Lee Jae Myung will press regional leaders to back Seoul's effort to resume talks with North Korea
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