President Lee Jae-myung Visits Chile, Emphasizes Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
President Lee Jae-myung paid an official visit to Chile to strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries. On the 29th (local time), President Lee met with Korean residents in Chile and highlighted the deep ties between the Republic of Korea and Chile.
President Lee mentioned that Chile was the first country in Latin America to recognize the Republic of Korea as a sovereign state in 1949. He also explained that Chile is a vital economic partner, as it was the first country with which South Korea signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
This visit was conducted with the goal of further expanding economic cooperation between the two nations and broadening South Korea's diplomatic presence in the Latin American region. In particular, it served as an opportunity to discuss the development of a future-oriented relationship based on the long-standing friendship between the two countries.
President Lee expressed his appreciation for the hard work of the Korean compatriots living in Chile and stated his hope that both nations would continue to grow together as valuable partners. This visit is expected to bring the relationship between South Korea and Chile even closer.