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Güney Kore'den Ukrayna'ya 'esir' tepkisi
Seul yönetimi, Ukrayna'nın Kuzey Koreli savaş esirlerinin Güney Kore'ye nakledilmesi sürecini kamuoyuna duyurmasına tepki gösterdi. Güney Kore Devlet Başkanı Lee Jae-myung, Ukrayna'nın Kore Yarımadası'nda savaşı kışkırttığını belirterek, resmi bir özür dilenmezse ek önlemler alacaklarını kaydetti.
Güney Kore, özür dilememesi durumunda Ukrayna'ya karşı "ek önlemler" alacak
Güney Kore Devlet Başkanı Lee Jae Myung, Ukrayna yönetimi iki Kuzey Koreli askerin Güney Kore'ye gönderildiğini duyurarak gizlilik anlaşmasını ihlal ettiği için özür dilemeyi reddederse bu ülkeye yönelik "ek önlemler" alacaklarını belirtti.
South Korea warns Ukraine of ‘additional measures’ over confidentiality dispute
Lee Jae Myung accuses Ukraine of attempting to bring ‘war on the Korean Peninsula’
Güney Kore'den Kuzey Kore'ye zeytin dalı
Güney Kore Devlet Başkanı Lee Jae Myung, Kuzey Kore ile yaşanan askeri gerilimi düşürme konusunda kararlı olduğunu vurgulayarak, "Yönetimim, iki Kore arasındaki askeri gerilimi azaltmak için pratik önlemler almaya tutarlı bir şekilde devam edecek" dedi.
Why South Korea won’t send military to Strait of Hormuz
Since the U.S. war against Iran started earlier this year, Washington has pressed its allies in Europe and Asia to “step up” with military aid to help the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite persistent pressure from both Trump administration officials and President Donald Trump himself, most U.S. allies have remained reluctant. Those who have chosen to provide support have done so largely in an indirect capacity, such as by permitting limited base access. South Korea has been a major target of that pressure. In August, Trump abruptly announced on social media that Washington will “substantially reduce” U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises, linking the decision to Seoul’s continued refusal to support his war efforts against Iran. Trump’s apparent retaliation alarmed Seoul and sparked a serious debate over whether to deploy its navy to the Strait of Hormuz. At a September 18 press conference, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung answered the question, ruling out sending troops or military assets to the Strait of Hormuz in a way that would involve South Korea in the U.S. war against Iran — while leaving open the possibility of expanding the role of its existing anti-piracy unit in the Middle East to protect South Korean shipping, oil shipments, and citizens. This is a sensible choice for Seoul. Military deployments to the Strait of Hormuz would entail clear, high risks while promising nothing positive in return. Some observers have argued that Seoul should send military assets to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz — it is not simply someone else’s problem but an important economic interest for South Korea. However, the reality is that South Korea sending assistance is unlikely to change the course of the war in Iran or the underlying strategic balance in the Strait of Hormuz. Even if South Korea deploys assets supposedly strictly focused on non-combat missions, once South Korean forces enter an active war zone, the boundary between “support” and “participation” will become difficult to maintain. What begins as a mission to support “freedom of navigation” can prove much harder to control once deployed personnel are exposed to attacks and the risks of deeper entanglement. South Korean public opinion reflects these concerns. A recent survey showed that 52% of South Koreans — and 69% of the ruling Minjoo Party base — oppose deployments to the Strait of Hormuz. This popular sentiment is difficult for Seoul to ignore, especially as Lee’s approval rating has declined in recent months due to economic problems, controversies over new cabinet appointments, and other domestic challenges. Domestic opposition, however, does not always discourage Seoul from accommodating controversial, high-risk strategic demands by Washington. Seoul has done so many times in the past, including sending troops to support the United States in an active war. In 2004, the Roh Moo-hyun administration deployed troops — focused on medical and engineering support — to aid the U.S. war in Iraq, despite considerable public opposition. It was a tough decision for Roh, whose approval rating fell to 25% at one point during the saga. But in the end, Seoul saw an opportunity to advance its core strategic interest: to deepen trust in the alliance and leverage it to influence Washington’s approach toward North Korea. The George W. Bush administration then initially adopted a hawkish policy toward North Korea, including exploring military strikes to set back the North’s nuclear weapons program. But Washington eventually came around to a more diplomatic approach favored by Roh — pursuing dialogue with Pyongyang through Six-Party Talks, rather than relying solely on pressure and coercion. At a glance, today’s situation regarding Iran resembles 2004. There is an active war far from the Korean Peninsula that Washington started unilaterally, and Washington is seeking Seoul’s assistance. And there is a South Korean administration pursuing diplomacy with North Korea and hoping to move Washington in that direction. However, there are clear differences between the two cases that further disincentivize Seoul from making the same choice as in 2004. Obviously, Iran is not Iraq. While Iraq was in no position to seriously resist U.S. military forces, Iran actually has a serious ability to impose costs in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond. South Korea also has long-term economic, energy security, and diplomatic interests in avoiding an adversarial relationship with Iran. Moreover, unlike Roh, Lee is not dealing with a White House that formally designated North Korea as “evil” and was inherently pessimistic about diplomacy. Trump has already met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un three times and has shown through words and deeds that he considers Kim a genuine diplomatic counterpart. What Seoul needs from Washington now is not a mere interest in dialogue with Pyongyang. It is serious rethinking of U.S. policy toward North Korea. As Lee underscored in a recent New York Times interview, Pyongyang will likely continue to reject dialogue unless it sees fundamental reductions of hostility in the U.S. approach to North Korea through concrete policy changes — including easing sanctions and prioritizing coexistence with a nuclear North Korea over denuclearization. The dilemma for Seoul is whether it can count on Trump to undertake such a major policy reform through careful alliance coordination. If Seoul had enough confidence in Trump as an alliance manager, the scenario of leveraging a South Korean military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz to influence Trump on North Korea might be more worth considering. However, Trump is far from a trustworthy alliance manager, and that makes it harder for Seoul to be as risk-accepting as it was in 2004. In 2004, Seoul had a relatively predictable, conventional U.S. administration as a counterpart. Seasoned policy professionals were in charge of alliance coordination. Today, Seoul is dealing with Trump, who views allies predominantly as free riders — to whom Washington has sacrificed far too much without receiving anything meaningful in return — rather than key partners pursuing shared objectives. For Trump, alliance coordination is largely meaningless; he routinely makes unilateral “surprise” announcements about key alliance issues on social media without consultation, and can change his mind overnight on any policy decisions or diplomatic agreements. In sum, South Korea deploying its military to support the U.S. war against Iran is simply too dangerous a gamble. The risks of becoming more deeply entangled in a war whose geographical scope has expanded over the past seven months are high and very real, and the upsides are uncertain at best, perhaps even non-existent. From a rational strategic standpoint, it is more than understandable that Seoul has decided to rule out such a deployment.
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in IranSeoul says Zelensky’s POWs claim broke confidentiality
SEOUL: President Volodymyr Zelensky broke a confidentiality agreement by disclosing that Ukraine had sent North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Seoul’s president said on Thursday. The remarks by President Lee Jae Myung came after Zelensky told the United Nations that Ukraine had sent two North Korean soldiers to the South, adding they were “not easy to capture alive”. The revelation prompted South Korea’s opposition to criticise the Lee administration for allowing a foreign leader to inform them of the prisoners’ arrivals. “I do not know why the Ukrainian side broke the agreement and made the matter public, but it is very disappointing,” Lee said on X. “The issue of bringing North Korean prisoners to South Korea is a highly sensitive one that could have a major impact on diplomacy, security and the situation on the Korean peninsula,” he said. Lee said there had been calls to disclose the arrivals, but “given the problems that could arise from making it public, we agreed that keeping it confidential was the right thing to do”. Published in Dawn, September 25th, 2026
North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: SeoulSouth Korea has ‘pragmatic’ plan for phased denuclearisation. But will North bite?
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s proposal for a phased approach to Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programmes is a pragmatic response, analysts say, but prospects for gaining its arch-rival’s acceptance remain uncertain. In a keynote speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Lee laid out a long-term, step-by-step sequence for pursuing the ultimate goal of North Korea’s denuclearisation. He had called for Washington to ease sanctions in return for North Korea stopping its nuclear...
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in IranSouth Korean president extends hand of peace, cooperation to North Korea at UN General Assembly
Lee Jae Myung calls for renewed dialogue on Korean Peninsula, backs UN Security Council reform, stronger global cooperation on climate change
How to break the negative habit of 'toxic multitasking'?
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South Korea’s Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions
Lee Jae Myung said sanctions on Pyongyang should be eased in exchange for an agreement under which it would freeze its nuclear weapons programme.
US policy compels North Korea to strengthen nuclear deterrence — agencySouth Korea’s Lee Jae Myung urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programmes: NYT
The current stalemate was simply too risky to be allowed to continue, he said.
US policy compels North Korea to strengthen nuclear deterrence — agencySouth Korea's Lee urges US to ease North Korea sanctions to freeze nuclear programs, NYT says
SEOUL, Sept 22 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged the United States to ease sanctions on North Korea in exchange for an agreement under which Pyongyang would freeze its nuclear weapons programs, the New York Times reported.
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in IranSouth Korean President Calls for Easing Sanctions on the North
President Trump should demand that North Korea freeze, not eliminate, its nuclear weapons program, President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview.
US policy compels North Korea to strengthen nuclear deterrence — agencyLee set to travel to New York for UN speech, Mexico for state visit
President Lee Jae Myung will embark on a seven-day trip to the American continent, Lee's national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said in a briefing Monday. According to Wi, Lee will travel to New York on Monday on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, where he will meet attending leaders including US President Donald Trump. Lee is set to deliver a keynote speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. In his speech, Lee will propose a reform of the United Nations to better resolve in
US, South Korea try to iron out discord over Middle East security
WASHINGTON: South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday as the longtime allies grappled with delayed Korean investments in the United States and Seoul’s role in Middle East security. President Donald Trump has criticised Seoul in recent weeks over what he described as a lack of South Korean support for US efforts to pressure Iran. The two countries have also yet to finalise agreements governing $350 billion in South Korean investments pledged under a trade deal reached last year. Cho explained to Rubio Seoul’s willingness to make a substantive contribution to restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the ministry said in a statement without elaborating. On Seoul’s investment commitments, Rubio stressed their swift execution, the State Department said, while South Korea’s foreign ministry said Rubio and Cho agreed to keep communicating to ensure ongoing consultation plans “bear good fruit”. Rubio and Cho also pledged ongoing collaboration across key strategic sectors including semiconductors, the State Department said, while Rubio underscored the need for a fair and transparent business environment for US companies in South Korea. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who is due in the United States next week for the UN General Assembly, said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into conflict. However, he said Seoul was reviewing whether to play a greater role in safeguarding navigation in the region. Cho said before leaving Seoul on Thursday that investment plans under its trade deal had been delayed while procedural issues were clarified, without elaborating. Commercial viability Lee told a news conference on Friday that concerns over the commercial viability of the package had become a sticking point in negotiations, although the two sides were nearing an agreement. He said some elements of the package were difficult for Seoul to accept, but the government would continue discussions to ensure any deal protects South Korea’s interests while benefiting both countries and the broader US-South Korea relationship. Seoul committed last year to invest in US manufacturing in return for lowering tariffs on imports from South Korean to 15%. Lee said Seoul had insisted on including a reference to “commercially reasonable” investments in the text of the agreement. North Korea also featured in the talks, amid speculation over a possible summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Rubio and Cho reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea, the State Department said, while Cho said Seoul would actively support the resumption of talks between Washington and Pyongyang, according to the ministry. President Lee said on Friday it was possible for a summit meeting between Kim and Trump to take place in coming months, but it remained uncertain. Published in Dawn, September 20th, 2026
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in IranCho heads into Rubio talks as Seoul draws lines on investment, Hormuz
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday for talks expected to focus on Seoul's $350 billion investment commitment and its potential contribution to security in the Strait of Hormuz, after President Lee Jae Myung laid out clear parameters on both issues. Hours ahead of the meeting, Lee stressed during a press conference in Seoul that South Korea's national interests must be protected in negotiations over its US investment package and drew
Ülkenin başbakanı duyurdu, Hürmüz için kritik karar! 'Bölgeye asker göndermeyeceğiz'
Yonhap'ın haberine göre, Güney Kore Devlet Başkanı Lee Jae Myung, düzenlediği basın toplantısında, Hürmüz Boğazı konusunda, "Şunu açıkça belirtelim. Bir çatışmaya karışmaya yol açacak hiçbir asker sevkiyatı yapılmayacaktır. Savaşa girilmeyecek veya savaşa karışılmayacaktır" dedi. 'TAKİP ETMEYİ SÜRDÜRECEĞİZ' Savaşa karışmamanın bugüne kadar takip ettikleri bir ilke olduğunu vurgulayan Lee, bundan sonra da bunu takip etmeyi sürdüreceklerini kaydetti. Lee, tıpkı diğer ülkeler gibi Hürmüz Boğazı'nda vatandaşlarını, gemilerini ve ham petrol rotalarını korumak için ellerinden geleni yapacaklarını belirtti. NE OLMUŞTU? Lee, ABD Başkanı Donald Trump ile Kuzey Kore Lideri Kim Jong-un arasında olası bir zirve hakkındaki soruya ise, “Bu olasılık, kuşkusuz zor olsa da göz ardı edilemez” yanıtını verdi ve bunun ne kadar olası olduğunu kesin olarak belirleyemediğini söyledi. "Bu olasılığı gerçeğe dönüştürmek için elimizden gelen her şeyi yapmamız gerektiği açık." yorumunu yapan Lee, ABD ile Kuzey Kore arasında diyaloğun yeniden başlaması halinde bunun, Kore yarımadasındaki ilişkilerin yanı sıra barış ve istikrarın sağlanması için önemli bir basamak olacağını vurguladı. İsrail'den Türkiye'ye 'haritalı' provokasyon! 'Yüzde 5' iddiası: 'Tam 50 katı' Hasta uyanıktı, kameralar kayıttaydı! Ameliyatta inanılmaz an: '10 yıl beklemek gerekmiyor'
Lee says $350 billion US investment plan delayed over unresolved terms
President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that South Korea and the United States are renegotiating parts of a $350 billion investment package over details in the agreement reached in working-level negotiations. The remarks shed light on the last-minute postponement of plans to unveil South Korea's first project under its $350 billion strategic investment commitment to the US. "I was told we were close to an agreement, but from what I saw in the details, there were some parts that were difficult to agr
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in Iran
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that US President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with Pyongyang and confirmed Seoul will not be deploying troops to intervene militarily in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Trump, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have forged with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in his first term, said last month that he plans to meet Kim later this year. The US president also said it was important to “get along” with Kim, adding that Pyongyang now had 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons. Seoul says there are around 80 to 120. North Korea, which has secured critical backing from Russia in recent years, did not clearly respond to Trump’s overtures. Lee said on Friday it was “clear” that “Trump wants dialogue, and I am also urging President Trump to engage in dialogue.” South Korea — which Pyongyang has repeatedly labelled as its adversary —was continuing “preliminary coordination efforts” to facilitate dialogue between North Korea and the United States, Lee told reporters at the presidential Blue House. He added that such a meeting “remains difficult … but is not impossible”. “I cannot say for certain how likely it is, but it is also clear that we must make every possible effort to turn that possibility into reality,” he said. South Korea and the US held a shorter edition of their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises last month, following an order from Trump to scale them back. The truncated drills and Trump’s overtures to Pyongyang have raised concerns that Seoul could be sidelined in potential nuclear talks involving the North. Seoul has also committed to $350 billion in US investments under a deal struck last year to avoid the worst of Trump’s tariffs, but specific projects and final terms are still being negotiated. Lee said on Friday the negotiations had been “very complex and difficult”, adding that while the two sides were said to be close to agreement, he had found some terms “difficult to accept” and talks were continuing. ‘No, thank you’ The South Korean president also said that Seoul will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the war on Iran. “There will be no involvement or intervention in the war. We will not deploy troops or military assets in that manner,” said Lee. Lee’s answer follows reports that Seoul was weighing a possible deployment to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key flashpoint in the war. He added that South Korea will “carry out the minimum necessary activities” to protect its own merchant ships and oil shipping routes. Lee reiterated three times that South Korea would not deploy troops in a way that could lead to military intervention. “We have upheld the principle of non-involvement and non-intervention in the war until now,” he said. “And we will continue to uphold it going forward.” Trump complained in an interview late last month that Washington had received “very little help” from other countries, singling out South Korea — its key security ally in Asia — as an example. “We help them, but when it came to helping us, I didn’t put on a heavy sell, but I just said, ‘Would you like to participate?’” Trump said in an interview with Fox News. “And they all said, ‘No, thank you.’ And I said, ‘I’m going to remember that to myself,’” he added. The US stations about 28,500 troops in South Korea to bolster the country’s defences against the nuclear-armed North Korea. However, Trump’s repeated criticism of time-honoured alliances has cast doubt on US commitments to security in East Asia. Lee also ruled out seeking to extend his constitutionally limited single term in office, amid mounting criticism after he and some allies floated constitutional reform. His approval ratings have fallen to record lows in recent weeks amid growing discontent over his real estate policies, controversial personnel appointments and concerns over stock market volatility.
South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in IranRejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to Iran
President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.
South Korea's Lee rules out military involvement in Middle East conflict
By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a way that could draw the country into conflict, but Seoul was reviewing whether to play a greater role in safeguarding navigation in the region. South Korea has maintained a naval presence off the coast of Somalia in an anti-piracy mission, while resisting calls from US President Donald Trump to play a more active military role in supporting Washington over the war in Iran.
Trump ‘clearly’ wants dialogue with Pyongyang, says South Korean president
Lee Jae Myung said he urged the US president to engage in dialogue with North Korea as nuclear negotiations remain deadlocked.
US policy compels North Korea to strengthen nuclear deterrence — agencySouth Korea's Lee says will not deploy military to get involved in Middle East conflict
SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he would not deploy any military assets to the Middle East that would draw the country into conflict related to the Iran war. However, the government is considering whether to expand its role safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Lee said at a news conference. (Reporting by Jack Kim, Joyce Lee, Heejin KimEditing by Ed Davies)
South Korea, Kazakhstan sign nuclear energy pact, eye critical minerals cooperation
Presidents Lee Jae Myung, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev agree to deepen economic ties ahead of 1st South Korea-Central Asia summit
South Korean lawmaker says Trump due to announce US investment details on Friday
US president Donald Trump and South Korean president Lee Jae Myung agreed on a US$350 billion investment commitment in return for a 15% tariff cap on Korean imports.
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Daewoo E&C chief pledges W10b for Honam semiconductor, AI cluster
Jung Won-ju, chair of Herald Media Group, Jungheung Group and Daewoo Engineering & Construction, has pledged 10 billion won ($7.4 million) to support the development of a semiconductor and artificial intelligence cluster in southwestern Korea. Jung said the Lee Jae Myung administration’s three megaprojects for the Honam region, which comprises the Jeolla provinces and Gwangju, could create new growth opportunities and help address structural challenges including youth outflows, population declin
Güney Kore'den ABD'ye 100 milyar doları aşkın enerji yatırımı hazırlığı
Güney Kore hükümeti, yapay zeka altyapısını desteklemek amacıyla ABD'de 100 milyar doları aşan enerji yatırımı açıklamaya hazırlanıyor. Güney Kore hükümeti, yapay zeka altyapısını güçlendirme hedefiyle ABD'de 100 milyar doları aşan kapsamlı bir enerji yatırım paketi açıklamaya hazırlanıyor. Reuters haber ajansı ve Wall Street Journal gazetesinin konuya aşina kaynaklara dayandırdığı haberine göre anlaşma, Güney Kore'nin ABD topraklarında sekize kadar nükleer enerji santrali ile bir doğalgaz projesinin inşasını finanse etmesini öngörüyor. Gazete, söz konusu yatırımların birkaç yıla yayılarak hayata geçirilmesinin beklendiğini yazdı. Güney Kore Ticaret Bakanlığı, ABD'deki yatırımlara ilişkin ayrıntıların henüz kesinleşmediğini duyurdu. ABD Başkanı Donald Trump ile Güney Kore Devlet Başkanı Lee Jae Myung, geçen yılın ekim ayında ikili bir ticaret anlaşmasına varmıştı. Bu mutabakat uyarınca Seul yönetimi, Washington'ın Kore menşeli ithal ürünlere uyguladığı gümrük vergilerini yüzde 15 ile sınırlandırması karşılığında ABD imalat sektörüne 350 milyar dolarlık yatırım taahhüt etmişti. Seul yönetiminin ticaret anlaşmasının uygulanmasında gecikmelerle karşılaşması üzerine Trump, bu yılın başlarında ülkeyi gümrük vergilerini artırmakla tehdit etti. Wall Street Journal'ın aktardığı ayrıntılara göre plan, ABD'de sekize kadar nükleer reaktörün inşasını içeriyor. Bu reaktörlerin ilki Amerikan Westinghouse Electric şirketinin tasarımını kullanacak. Takip eden bazı reaktörlerde ise Güney Kore merkezli KEPCO şirketinin tasarımlarından yararlanılabilecek. Haberde, yaklaşık 20 milyar dolar değerindeki bir diğer muhtemel yatırımın Teksas'ta yapay zeka veri merkezlerine elektrik sağlayacak bir doğalgaz santralini kapsadığı belirtildi.
ABD Ordusu 5 Şirketle 2 Milyar Dolarlık Nükleer Mikroreaktör Anlaşması İmzaladıLee vows to pursue peace on Korean Peninsula through dialogue based on firm deterrence
President Lee Jae Myung vowed Tuesday to continue efforts to promote peaceful coexistence with North Korea and mutual prosperity on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue based on "firm deterrence." Lee made the remarks in a video message for the opening ceremony of the Seoul Defense Dialogue, stressing the need for stronger security cooperation amid unprecedented and complex challenges in the international security environment. "We will unwaveringly continue efforts to achieve peaceful coexisten
IAEA says S. Korea notifies intent to consult on safeguards arrangement for nuclear-powered subs
South Korea has formally notified the International Atomic Energy Agency of its intention to begin consultations on a safeguards arrangement for envisioned nuclear-powered submarines, the agency chief has said. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi made the remarks during the IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on Monday, as South Korea pushes to build conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines following security agreements reached at a summit between President Lee Jae Myung and US Pre
Lee meets Hyundai Motor chief for possible investment talks
President Lee Jae Myung has met Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung in a closed-door meeting, sources said Thursday, with the two likely discussing investment matters. The meeting on Wednesday was presumed to have focused on Hyundai's prior pledge to invest 9 trillion won (US$6.6 billion) to establish an industrial hub for artificial intelligence, robots and energy in the Saemangeum reclaimed area on South Korea's southwestern coast by 2029. The meeting likely also included discussi