All articles tagged with #lee jae myung
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Al Jazeera
Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held their second summit in two months to improve complex bilateral relations, focusing on regional security, North Korea, maritime issues, and economic ties, amid ongoing tensions with the US and Japan, and despite underlying disagreements on issues like Taiwan and South China Sea disputes.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by NBC News
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung aims to fully restore Korea-China relations by 2026, seeking to deepen strategic cooperation and economic ties during his visit to Beijing, amid ongoing regional tensions and North Korea's missile tests.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is visiting China to meet Xi Jinping amid rising regional tensions involving the US, North Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, aiming to foster cooperation and stability in a complex geopolitical landscape.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by BBC
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung is visiting Beijing to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in an effort to reset strained relations, discuss regional security, North Korea, and cultural restrictions, marking a significant diplomatic move since 2019.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by CNBC
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a four-day state visit to China, aiming to promote peace and economic collaboration, shortly after North Korea launched ballistic missiles, signaling regional tensions and China's interest in strengthening ties with South Korea.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Reuters
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a four-day state visit to China, aiming to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula amid North Korea's missile launches, and is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss economic collaboration and cultural exchanges, with the visit occurring shortly after North Korea's missile tests and amidst tense regional relations.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Al Jazeera
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is considering an apology to North Korea for drone provocations allegedly ordered by his predecessor, amid ongoing tensions and efforts to restart dialogue with Pyongyang, despite North Korea's rejection of talks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
South Korea's Lee Jae Myung met with China's Xi Jinping, who expressed willingness to expand cooperation, as Lee sought China's help to resume talks with North Korea amid regional efforts to de-escalate trade tensions and promote economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung narrowly avoided a tense confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump during their first summit, which was characterized by flattery and diplomatic caution, avoiding potential conflicts over political and military issues amid ongoing tensions with North Korea and regional rivals.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
South Korea and the US have reached a trade agreement where the US will impose a 15% tariff on South Korean cars and semiconductors, down from 25%, while maintaining higher tariffs on steel and aluminum. South Korea will invest $350 billion in the US, mainly in shipbuilding and military assets, with the deal avoiding concessions on rice and beef markets. South Korean leader Lee Jae-myung praised the deal as beneficial for his country.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited the White House for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump amid tensions over defense spending, trade, and investigations related to Trump's predecessor. The meeting occurs against a backdrop of strained US-South Korea relations, with Trump criticizing Seoul and South Korea balancing its ties with the US and China. Key issues include military spending, North Korea, and regional security, with both leaders aiming to strengthen cooperation while managing political sensitivities.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
President Trump initially questioned South Korea's political stability amid recent investigations and raids, but he later clarified his comments as a misunderstanding after a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung, who explained the investigations were part of a fact-finding process related to a coup attempt and other political issues in South Korea.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Financial Times
Donald Trump criticized South Korea's president Lee Jae Myung ahead of trade talks, citing political turmoil and alleged government raids, as the US and South Korea prepare to discuss trade agreements and military cooperation amid tense diplomatic relations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloomberg
President Trump criticized South Korea's political instability ahead of a key meeting with President Lee Jae Myung, amid tensions over a recent trade deal and US investment plans, highlighting concerns about the country's internal stability and the future of US-South Korea relations.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by DW
Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung discussed strengthening bilateral ties, promoting regional stability, and upholding multilateralism and free trade, amid signs of a potential shift in Seoul's foreign policy towards China.