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Lee Jae-myung to seek UN support for peace

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 3:10 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

President Lee Jae-myung will address the UN Assembly on September 22, requesting UN support for Korean Peninsula peace.
He will meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the New York visit.
Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said contacts with leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, could occur.
Lee will attend the Korea Investment Summit 2026 on September 24 to promote AI policies.
Lee will visit Mexico on September 23, the first visit in 16 years.

History

Historical Context

After the UN created a temporary commission in 1947 and recognized South Korea in 1948, the Security Council authorized a multinational force during the 1950 Korean War. When the Cold War ended, the Council recommended both Koreas for membership and the General Assembly admitted North and South Korea on 17 September 1991. Lee Jae-myung’s current UN speech echoes that dual-admission breakthrough.

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Story summary

President Lee Jae-myung will address the UN Assembly on September 22, requesting UN support for Korean Peninsula peace.
He will meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the New York visit.
Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said contacts with leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, could occur.
Lee will attend the Korea Investment Summit 2026 on September 24 to promote AI policies.
Lee will visit Mexico on September 23, the first visit in 16 years.

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