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South Korea's Lee meets NATO chief on sidelines of Ankara summit

Anadolu Agency

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July 7, 2026

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discuss ways to strengthen bilateral partnership

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Al-Monitor

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· 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.

Modern Diplomacy

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· 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.

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· Jul 4, 2026

South Korea's Lee heads to NATO summit, Mongolia

South Korea's Lee heads to NATO summit, Mongolia

Korea Times News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lee, NATO chief hold 1st in-person meeting as Korea eyes defense cooperation

Lee, NATO chief hold 1st in-person meeting as Korea eyes defense cooperation

The korea Herald News

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· 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

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO Summit gets underway

The NATO Summit will be held in Ankara today and tomorrow, bringing together the leaders of the alliance's 32 member states, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Related coverage for "South Korea's Lee meets NATO chief on sidelines of Ankara summit": Al-Monitor — South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia. Modern Diplomacy — South Korea’s Lee Heads to NATO Summit, Mongolia to Boost Defence Ties. UPI — South Korea's Lee heads to NATO summit, Mongolia. Korea Times News — 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. B92.net — NATO Summit gets underway