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South Korea, Laos Forge New Partnership at Historic Summit

12/15/2025

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith agreed to elevate their relations to a partnership at a Seoul summit on December 15, 2025, which marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation on a core mineral supply chain.
The leaders signed treaties on criminal justice cooperation and humanitarian efforts to combat online scams.

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith agreed to elevate their relations to a partnership at a Seoul summit on December 15, 2025, which marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
The partnership aims to strengthen cooperation on a core mineral supply chain.
The leaders signed treaties on criminal justice cooperation and humanitarian efforts to combat online scams.