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Korean team to face 'heated, elevated' competition in somewhat favorable World Cup Group A draw

Korea drew Mexico, South Africa and a European playoff winner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting up a group stage played entirely in Mexico with challenging altitude and heat conditions.

2025-12-07

Korea, Turkey agree to boost cooperation in defense, nuclear energy as Lee's overseas tour ends

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday wrapped a whirlwind 10-day, four-country tour to the Middle East and Africa with a state visit to Turkey, where he agreed to increase cooperation in defense industries, nuclear energy and the economy.

2025-11-25

Lee concludes G20 diplomacy in South Africa, heads to Turkey

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday wrapped up his three-day visit to South Africa for the Group of 20 (G20) summit and departed for Turkey, the final stop in his four-nation swing to the Middle East and Africa.

2025-11-24

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the U.S. after Trump's boycott

The G20 summit in South Africa ended Sunday with the glaring absence of the United States after the Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world's richest and top developing economies.

2025-11-24

Korea confirmed as host of 2028 G20 summit as Lee calls for 'predictable' trading order

Korea has been formally confirmed as the host of the 2028 Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, according to the leaders’ declaration adopted Saturday at the summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

2025-11-23

Mikta leaders reaffirm commitment to multilateralism, cooperation on global challenges

Mikta leaders, including resident Lee Jae Myung, reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and cooperation in tackling global challenges at a G20 summit meeting, addressing issues like geopolitical tensions

2025-11-23

Lee attends G20 summit to discuss inclusive growth, climate change

President Lee Jae Myung attended the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday, where he is expected to pledge Korea's active role in addressing key global issues, including inclusive growth and climate change.

2025-11-22

Lee set to head for G20 in Johannesburg after wrapping up state visit to Egypt

President Lee Jae Myung was set to wrap up a state visit to Egypt and depart for South Africa on Friday to attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit, where he is expected to discuss pending global issues, including inclusive growth and climate change.

2025-11-21

President Lee embarks on 10-day tour to UAE, Egypt, South Africa, Turkey

President Lee Jae Myung embarked on Monday on a 10-day diplomatic trip to the Middle East and Africa, which includes attending the Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa.

2025-11-17

Korean, Australian leaders discuss partnership, regional security on sidelines of G7

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he looks forward to visiting Korea this fall for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, during his first bilateral meeting with President Lee Jae-myung on Monday.

2025-06-17