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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1933, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2013) was born. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2017, Jim Wong-Chu, Canadian poet (born 1949) passed away. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lee, NATO chief hold 1st in-person meeting as Korea eyes defense cooperation
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 3, 2026
Lee heads to NATO summit with eye on world’s largest defense market
President Lee Jae Myung will the July 7-8 NATO summit, where he hopes to deepen security, defense and economic cooperation with member states while laying the groundwork for South Korea's entry into the alliance's defense procurement market. Cheong Wa Dae announced Friday that Lee will attend the summit in Ankara, Turkey, at the invitation of NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. It will be Lee's first participation in the alliance's leaders' meeting since taking office in June 2025. The event come
Al-Monitor
· Jul 3, 2026
South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia
By Heejin Kim and Kyu-seok ShimSEOUL, July 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul's national security adviser said on Friday.Lee aims to build defence industry cooperation between South Korea and NATO member countries, Wi Sung-lac told a press briefing.In Ankara, Lee will meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and take part in a group summit with leaders from Indo-Pacific countries, including Japan, New Zealand and Australia, Wi said.
The Hankyoreh
· Jul 9, 2026
Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy
Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Türkiye's defense minister meets Japanese counterpart, BAE Systems chief ahead of NATO summit
Meetings came as NATO prepares to unveil its future security vision, with defense investment
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 3, 2026
South Korea’s Lee Heads to NATO Summit, Mongolia to Boost Defence Ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, marking his first participation in the alliance’s leaders’ meeting since taking office. Although South Korea is not a NATO member, Seoul has steadily deepened cooperation with the alliance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing concerns over North Korea’s [] The post South Korea’s Lee Heads to NATO Summit, Mongolia to Boost Defence Ties appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Senior S. Korean, U.S. officials discuss cooperation on democracy, human rights issues
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- A top South Korean diplomat has met with senior U.S. g...
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Related coverage for "Lee, NATO chief hold 1st in-person meeting as Korea eyes defense cooperation": The korea Herald News — Lee heads to NATO summit with eye on world’s largest defense market. Al-Monitor — South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia. The Hankyoreh — Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy. Anadolu Agency — Türkiye's defense minister meets Japanese counterpart, BAE Systems chief ahead of NATO summit. Modern Diplomacy — South Korea’s Lee Heads to NATO Summit, Mongolia to Boost Defence Ties. Yonhap News Agency — Senior S. Korean, U.S. officials discuss cooperation on democracy, human rights issues