Cheong Wa Dae stated that President Lee Jae-myung's recent visits to the United States for the UN General Assembly and to Mexico have elevated South Korea's status as a global responsible nation and expanded international support for its peaceful coexistence policy on the Korean Peninsula.
Sung Ki-hong, the Chief of Public Communication at Cheong Wa Dae, provided this assessment during a briefing at a local press center in Mexico City on September 25 (local time).
Regarding the visit to the United States, he noted, "The attendance of the president at the UN General Assembly for the second consecutive year actively utilized the world's largest multilateral diplomatic stage as an opportunity for comprehensive diplomacy to enhance national interests." He added that this visit raised South Korea's global standing and strengthened international support for its policies related to the Korean Peninsula through meetings with U.S. and Australian leaders.
During his visit to New York, President Lee presented a vision for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula in his keynote address at the UN General Assembly and sought international cooperation.
Cheong Wa Dae also highlighted the successful hosting of a briefing for global investors as a significant achievement in the economic sector.
Sung stated, "By holding a briefing for global investors, we reaffirmed the enhanced economic status of South Korea," and assessed that the past year’s achievements have solidified its leadership on the multilateral stage while expanding the international community's understanding and support for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula.
The subsequent state visit to Mexico was seen as a significant step in elevating bilateral relations.
Sung emphasized, "This state visit, the first by a South Korean president in 16 years, has created a historic opportunity to advance our strategic partnership with Mexico, a key political, economic, and diplomatic player in Latin America."
In the economic realm, he pointed out the strengthening of institutional foundations for entering the Mexican market as a key achievement.
Cheong Wa Dae stated, "We have established an institutional framework to expand economic cooperation with Mexico, which is among the world's top ten largest markets, and have created a favorable environment for entering advanced industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), space, and mining."
During the visit, President Lee reiterated the need for a trade agreement between the two countries in his speech at the Korea-Mexico Business Forum.
A Cheong Wa Dae official clarified that the trade agreement mentioned by President Lee refers to a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at promoting cooperation in trade, investment, industry, and supply chains, and that a joint study will be conducted to explore the benefits of such an agreement for both nations.
During his visit to Mexico, President Lee held a summit with President Claudia Sheinbaum and adopted the '2026-2030 Korea-Mexico Joint Action Plan.' The two countries agreed to expand their cooperation beyond investment, finance, and supply chains to include AI, digital technology, aerospace, defense, and culture.
Additionally, through the Korea-Mexico Business Forum and other initiatives, they reaffirmed Mexico's strategic value as a hub connecting the Latin American and North American markets.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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