“Korea, Turkey pledge deeper cooperation on nuclear energy, defense”

Key points

• Leaders Lee Jae Myung and Erdogan meet in Seoul during Erdogan's state visit.
• They aim to deepen cooperation in nuclear energy, defense, and infrastructure sectors.
• For nuclear, progress on Sinop plant and joint working group underway.
• Defense ties to expand joint production and third-country market opportunities.
• Trade ties exceed $10 billion in 2023, with efforts to address imbalances.