Diplomatic Tour and UN Keynote
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans U.S. and Mexico trip for UN keynote.
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After his U.N. address, Lee is scheduled to meet Secretary-General António Guterres to seek U.N. support and attention for peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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Lee will attend the “Korea Investment Summit 2026” in New York, where he plans to brief major Wall Street investors on South Korea’s economic achievements over the past year and the government’s economic-policy direction.
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Lee’s Mexico visit will begin on the evening of September 23, following an invitation from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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South Korean officials describe Mexico as a major gateway to the North American market, citing its population of about 130 million and gross domestic product of roughly $1.8 trillion.
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The government says Lee’s discussions with major-country leaders will pursue “pragmatic diplomacy centered on national interests,” with a focus on practical cooperation in energy, semiconductors, and science and technology.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung departs for a seven-day trip to the United States and Mexico from September 21 to 27, Reuters reported. Lee will deliver a keynote address at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, outlining proposals for UN reform and South Korea's vision for peace on the Korean Peninsula.
After New York, Lee travels to Mexico on September 23 for the first South Korean state visit in 16 years, meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Seoul Daily noted the trip aims to pitch South Korea's economy to Wall Street investors and expand bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, energy, defense, and artificial intelligence.
Lee's UN Address Targets Korean Peninsula Peace
Lee will use his UN platform to present Seoul's push for stability on the Korean Peninsula and global cooperation. Korea JoongAng Daily reported that National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac outlined the speech will address UN reform and South Korea's contributions to solving international challenges. Lee is also scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres afterward to secure support for Korean peace initiatives.
Beyond the keynote, Lee plans to meet with global leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump and Australia's prime minister. These meetings will advance what Seoul describes as "pragmatic diplomacy centered on national interests," focusing on practical cooperation in energy, semiconductors, and technology.
Wall Street Investors Get South Korea's Economic Pitch
Lee will address the Korea Investment Summit 2026 in New York, briefing major Wall Street investors on Seoul's economic achievements and policy direction. The summit offers a chance to highlight South Korea's strengths in semiconductors, renewable energy, and advanced technology. Officials view the event as critical for attracting foreign investment during a period of global economic uncertainty.
Mexico State Visit Expands Beyond Trade to Defense
Lee's Mexico visit marks the first South Korean presidential state visit in 16 years. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum extended the invitation, signaling both countries' interest in deeper ties. Reuters noted that Seoul views Mexico's 130 million population and $1.8 trillion GDP as a major gateway to the North American market.
Discussions will move beyond traditional trade and supply chains to include aerospace, artificial intelligence, defense, minerals, and Korean cultural content. Officials say the expanded cooperation reflects South Korea's strategy to diversify partnerships and secure access to critical materials and markets beyond Asia.
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