By UN Journal Lee Jon-young

President Lee Jae-myung held his first bilateral meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who was attending the 80th UN General Assembly High-Level Session in New York on September 24 (local time).

The two leaders commended the steady development of bilateral relations in various areas, including political affairs, economics, and people-to-people exchanges, since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1989.

In particular, they shared the view that bilateral trade has recently grown steadily, and that substantive cooperation is expanding, with Korean companies investing in high-tech industries, making Korea the second-largest investor among non-EU member states.

The two leaders recognized the continued development of defense industry cooperation between the two countries, particularly in areas such as tanks, and agreed to expand cooperation so that both companies can achieve significant results on a mutually beneficial basis.

President Lee expressed hope that defense industry cooperation between the two countries will expand, particularly through Poland's recent submarine project.

The two leaders exchanged views on regional issues, including the Korean Peninsula and Ukraine. President Nawrocki praised South Korea's hosting of a UN Security Council open debate to discuss technology and security, including artificial intelligence (AI), amidst a variety of international security issues.

The two leaders agreed to strive to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level through reciprocal visits.