South Korean President Lee and UN Secretary-General Guterres discuss peace agenda and cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, reviewing South Korea’s partnership with the UN and its peace-building plans for the Korean Peninsula.
At the UN General Assembly in New York, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for their third face-to-face encounter since Lee took office. Lee emphasized his government’s strategy of fostering a peaceful, mutually beneficial relationship on the Korean Peninsula, describing it as the path to the most secure peace. He also called for close communication and cooperation with the United Nations to advance this vision.
Guterres responded with “active support” for Seoul’s overall diplomatic policy, offering the UN’s possible assistance in realizing the peace agenda. He praised South Korea’s contributions to international peace, sustainable development, and climate response, noting the growing importance of middle-power states amid rising global tensions. Lee reaffirmed South Korea’s commitment to ensuring that UN outcomes benefit a broader population.
Why it matters
The talks signal stronger South Korea-UN ties and reinforce diplomatic efforts toward lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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