President Lee Begins 3-Day State Visit to Mongolia... Korea-Mongolia Summit Scheduled for Today

President Lee Jae-myung concluded his North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) schedule on July 9 (local time) and began his state visit to Mongolia.

President Lee arrived at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Mongolia at around 6:05 a.m. on this day. This visit was made at the invitation of Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, and it marks the first state visit to Mongolia by a South Korean president in 15 years.

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, on a state visit to Mongolia, greet the welcoming party from Air Force One upon arriving at Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport on July 9, 2026 (local time). Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Immediately upon arrival, President Lee attended a welcoming ceremony and then proceeded directly to a summit meeting with President Khurelsukh in Ulaanbaatar. The summit is expected to focus on ways to strengthen cooperation in areas such as supply chains and critical minerals.

After the summit, the two leaders plan to directly announce the outcomes of their talks through an agreement and memorandum of understanding (MOU) exchange ceremony and a joint press statement. In particular, they will issue a joint declaration on the “Golden Era of Korea-Mongolia Relations,” outlining the future vision for bilateral ties.

Later that evening, President Lee is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at the “Korea-Mongolia Business Forum,” where government and business representatives from both countries will discuss economic cooperation.

On July 10, he will visit the memorial hall of Lee Tae-joon, an independence activist known for his medical service in Mongolia, and hold a luncheon meeting with Korean residents living in Mongolia. Meetings with the Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament, the Prime Minister, and attendance at a state banquet hosted by the president are also planned.

On the final day of the state visit, July 11, President Lee will conclude his trip by attending the opening ceremony of Naadam, Mongolia’s largest festival, as a guest of honor alongside President Khurelsukh.

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