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Lee to embark on trip to UN General Assembly, state visit to Mexico this week

President Lee Jae Myung was set to embark on a two-nation trip Monday that will first take him to New York, where he is set to address the United Nations General Assembly before heading to Mexico for a state visit, a presidential official said. During his attendance at the U.N. High-Level Week, Lee is expected to seek contact with U.S. President Donald Trump through various forms, according to…

Lee to embark on trip to UN General Assembly, state visit to Mexico this week

President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to embark on a two-nation trip on Monday. His journey will begin in New York, where he plans to address the United Nations General Assembly during the U.N. High-Level Week. During his time at the U.N., Lee aims to seek contact with U.S. President Donald Trump through various channels, according to National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac.

He is slated to deliver a speech on Tuesday (U.S. time) at the U.N. session, where he intends to propose ways to reform the U.N. for addressing global issues and highlight Korea's contributions. Additionally, Lee plans to outline his administration's vision for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula, as noted by Wi.

Following his trip to the United States, Lee will embark on a state visit to Mexico starting from Wednesday, upon invitation.

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