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[Key Points] Lee balances strategic autonomy, alliances and North Korea diplomacy

koreaherald.com · 8dShare

Pragmatic autonomy push: Lee Jae Myung backs open, values-based cooperation among middle powers while preserving existing alliances and the rules-based order. Alliance recalibration: Lee says South Korea will take greater defense responsibility while evolving the US alliance into a broader strategic partnership. Macron summit agenda: Lee and Emmanuel Macron are set to discuss security, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, economic cooperation and cultural ties in Paris. Hormuz options weighe

First report: Lee stresses ‘pragmatic, open cooperation’ in response to Macron’s autonomy call — koreaherald.com, 8d