Leaders of S. Korea, Türkiye agree to bolster cooperation in defense, nuclear energy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke over the phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday for discussions on cooperation between the two countries.

Speaking for the first time since Lee took office, Erdogan congratulated him on his inauguration, while Lee thanked his counterpart and referred to Türkiye as a "brother nation" for its support during the Korean War.

The two leaders agreed to further strengthen the two countries' "strategic partnership," according to Seoul's top office on the same day.

They also agreed to work closely together to advance cooperation in defense, arms industry, nuclear, and green energies.