Politics · South Korea · 1 hr ago
Lee says South Korea should value US alliance and ties with neighboring powers
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said the alliance with the United States is important.
He also said South Korea should recognize the importance of other major powers in its region.
Lee made the remarks after a ceremony at the Blue House on October 12.
He said South Korea should avoid taking a submissive stance.
His comments describe how he believes the country should approach its ties with the United States and neighboring powers.
The report does not give details of any policy changes or next steps.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said the country should value its alliance with the United States as well as ties with neighboring powers.
He said South Korea should avoid a submissive attitude.
Lee made the remarks on October 12 after a ceremony at the Blue House.
The remarks were reported by Donga Ilbo on October 13.
- Who
- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
- What
- He said the US alliance is important, but ties with neighboring powers are important too, and South Korea should avoid a submissive attitude.
- When
- October 12, 2026.
- Where
- At the Blue House in South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Lee made the remarks after a ceremony at the Blue House.
Donga Ilbo reported Lee's remarks.
- Speaker
- Lee Jae-myung
- Alliance
- US-South Korea
- Location
- Blue House
- Remarks made
- October 12, 2026
- Reported by
- Donga Ilbo, October 13, 2026
What people are saying
The US-South Korea alliance is important, but neighboring powers are important too… We should avoid a submissive attitude
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