Leaders of S. Korea, Singapore agree to establish strategic partnership

On the diplomatic front.

President Lee Jae Myung held his first phone call with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on this Monday.

According to the Presidential Office the two leaders agreed to upgrade their ties to a strategic partnership as they celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year.

They also voiced commitment to cooperation on diverse fronts ranging from artificial intelligence to peace and stability here on the peninsula.

President Lee also shared hopes to host his Singaporean counterpart during the APEC Summit here in Korea this autumn.

Prime Minister Wong in response spoke of looking forward to the occasion and proposed their two countries continue senior-level exchanges.