South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend the NATO summit in Ankara and visit Mongolia. He aims to build defense industry cooperation between South Korea and NATO member countries, engaging with leaders from Indo-Pacific countries.

By Heejin Kim and Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, July 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul's national security adviser said on Friday. Lee aims to build defence industry cooperation between South Korea and NATO member countries, Wi Sung-lac told a press briefing. In Ankara, Lee will meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and take part in a group summit with leaders from Indo-Pacific countries, including Japan, New Zealand and Australia, Wi said.