President Lee arrives in New York to attend UN General Assembly
NEW YORK—South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in New York on Monday to attend the United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Week and deliver a speech. During a speech on Tuesday to the U.N. session, Lee plans to propose ways to reform the U.N. to tackle global issues and outline South Korea's contributions, while also presenting his administration's vision of seeking peaceful…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung embarked on a trip to New York on Monday with the purpose of attending the United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Week. His primary objective during his stay would be to deliver a speech advocating for reforms to address global issues and highlighting South Korea's role in the process. Additionally, he aims to outline his administration's perspective on achieving peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula.
Throughout the week at the U.N. session, President Lee will engage with various world leaders, including a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. He also plans to hold a discussion with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to emphasize the importance of the U.N. in fostering peace on the Korean Peninsula.
On Wednesday, President Lee's schedule includes attending an investment summit that will gather economic and financial leaders from both South Korea and the United States. Following this event, his diplomatic journey will take him to Mexico for a state visit, marking the conclusion of his New York visit.
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