Lee to address parliament on budget as Turkey, Timor-Leste leaders visit

· Politics · South Korea · Turkey

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was set to address the National Assembly on next year's government budget. Separately, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta will separately visit South Korea this week for summits with Lee, a presidential spokesperson said. Erdogan will visit from Monday through Wednesday on a state visit that includes a bilateral meeting, an MOU signing ceremony and a state lunch. The visits come as Seoul seeks stronger partnerships in energy, technology and logistics.

Why it matters：The summits signal South Korea's push to broaden partnerships in energy, tech and logistics amid global uncertainty.

Key points

  • Lee will address the National Assembly on the budget
  • Erdogan visits Monday to Wednesday on a state visit
  • Ramos-Horta will also hold a summit with Lee

Sources (original reporting)

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