South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung proposed "Korea-NATO Defense Industry Partnership 2.0" at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, seeking joint research and production of advanced weapons. Seoul and NATO agreed to negotiate a Basic Procurement Agreement, potentially opening up NATO's $9.95 billion annual procurement market to Korean firms.
First Lady Kim Hye-kyung visited the Catholic University of Korea in Rome to encourage priests preparing for the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day. She pledged to convey their requests for government support, emphasizing the event's significance for global youth.
South Korean First Lady Kim Hye-kyung attended a Korea-France 140th anniversary event in Seoul, reaffirming bilateral friendship and cooperation. The event featured government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and cultural figures like actress Jun Ji-hyun and K-pop artist Felix.
President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung made history by attending Buddha's Birthday ceremonies for the Jogye, Cheontae, and Taego Buddhist orders. This marks the first time a sitting president and their spouse have visited all three major orders on this occasion, praying for national harmony and well-being.
