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Lee and Tusk to Meet in Seoul on April 13 for Security and Defense Talks

The visit signals a tighter defense‑industrial partnership with a key EU, NATO partner.

Overview

  • Cheong Wa Dae said President Lee Jae Myung will host Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Seoul for a two‑day visit that includes a summit meeting.
  • The leaders will discuss ways to expand cooperation, with defense industry ties and global security, including the Middle East crisis, set to lead the agenda.
  • The Blue House said the summit will be followed by a joint press statement and an official luncheon.
  • The trip marks the first bilateral visit to South Korea by a Polish prime minister in 27 years.
  • Officials pointed to a 2022 framework worth about $44.2 billion and a December deal for Chunmoo rocket launchers as evidence of fast‑growing arms trade and planned joint production in Poland.