At the same time, he is expected to rapidly advance economic diplomacy by making contact with business people from around the world.
The president is emphasizing the restoration of the country and at the same time promoting a strategy that will lead to the growth of the national economy. According to the presidential office, President Lee will attend the 80th High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly for five days from the 22nd to the 26th.
President Lee will be the seventh of the 193 member countries to deliver a keynote speech, and on the 23rd (local time) he will speak about Korea's return to the world stage after overcoming the state of emergency.
The statement will share with the international community the experience of overcoming the December 3rd declaration of martial law and regaining democracy, and will demonstrate the nation's commitment to contributing to universal values such as peace and human rights.
After delivering his keynote speech, President Lee will also meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who has expressed great interest in the resilience of South Korea's democracy.
Earlier on the 19th, National Security Advisor Wi Seong-rak said in a briefing, "With the support of the UN, we have been able to protect and benefit from democracy amid the threat of war.
"Korea has grown from a country that receives to a country that gives, and now it's back," he said. "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation, and as a global power, we are contributing to peace, development, and human rights issues."
It is believed that this is not just South Korea's "return" to the international community, but a message that it is positioned as a powerful nation that will take responsibility.
On the 24th, he will become the first South Korean president to preside over an open debate at the UN Security Council. The topic will be "AI and International Peace and Security." The president will discuss the impact of cutting-edge technology on security, and
President Lee is expected to expand the agenda beyond national security to include technology and economic areas. He has also met with leaders of France, Italy, Poland, Uzbekistan, and the Czech Republic.
Another focus of his visit to the US is the economy. After arriving in the US, he met with Larry Pink, Chairman of the World Economic Forum and CEO of BlackRock, and discussed the fields of AI and energy.
The meeting with the CEO of the world's largest asset management company is seen as an attempt to attract global capital to Korea's cutting-edge industries.
He will also expand his political and social network through meetings and informal gatherings with Koreans in the US. On the final day, he will attend a Korean Economic Information Session and Investment Seminar with financial professionals from Wall Street and Korean business people.
The summit is expected to explain the South Korean government's economic policies and solicit foreign investment. A presidential office official said, "Cooperation and investment plans in cutting-edge fields such as AI will be announced."
However, there are no plans for a meeting with President Trump during his stay in New York.
"There is a possibility that we may hold a meeting in October," he said, adding, "It is not on the agenda this time." President Trump will be attending the APEC summit to be held in Gyeongju at the end of October.
"Korea's return to the international community after overcoming the crisis in democracy is not a simple return, but a national one," said Wee.
"We will attend the UN conference in a position where we can make a greater contribution as a country that is responsible for the international community," he said, adding, "The UN is a stage for multilateral diplomacy and the center of the world economy, so it is important for the Korean economy and the lives of our people."
"The revitalization of the company is also expected to be carried out in parallel," the company explained.
2025/09/22 07:16 KST
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