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President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to Mongolia, stated that he would carry on the legacy of patriot Lee Tae-joon—who provided medical care and supported the independence movement in Mongolia during the Japanese colonial period—to usher in a "golden age" for Korea-Mongolia relations.
Reporting from Ulaanbaatar, this is Kang Min-u.
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President Lee Jae-myung visited the memorial park for patriot Lee Tae-joon, who supported the independence movement while conducting medical activities in Mongolia during the Japanese colonial period.
After writing in the guestbook that he would "carry on his noble spirit to a golden age for Korea-Mongolia relations," President Lee also toured the Zaisan Memorial, where patriot Lee Tae-joon is believed to be buried.
President Lee introduced the direction of expanded bilateral cooperation, which was discussed during the summit on the 9th, to fellow Koreans residing in the country.
[President Lee Jae-myung: As 'strategic partners,' the Republic of Korea and Mongolia are continuing cooperation in various fields, including core minerals, high-tech industries, energy, supply chains, and digital transformation....]
He reiterated this emphasis during meetings with the second and third-ranking officials of the Mongolian government.
To Chairman of the State Great Khural Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan, he requested legislative support from the parliament.
[President Lee Jae-myung: The role of the parliament is especially important, and I ask that you take special interest and provide much support for the development of Korea-Mongolia relations, Mr. Chairman.]
To Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, he requested practical support in areas of cooperation such as supply chains and the defense industry.
[President Lee Jae-myung: I would appreciate it if you could personally oversee cooperation in areas such as core minerals and the defense industry, Mr. Prime Minister.]
President Lee later attended a state banquet hosted by President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh alongside approximately 40 South Korean business leaders to strengthen ties, while also discussing ways to cooperate on supply chains, including rare earth elements, and issues regarding peace on the Korean Peninsula.
President Lee will conclude his state visit to Mongolia after attending the opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival, Mongolia's largest national holiday, as the guest of honor, before departing for home.
(Video coverage by Ha Ryung, Video editing by Jeon Min-gyu)
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