President Yoon and his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar sat down for a summit as the two promised to extend economic cooperation.
South Korea is the first destination for the Team Ireland-Trade Mission Week showing how the Irish leader considers Seoul to be crucial economic partner. Our presidential office correspondent Kim Do-yeon starts us off.
South Korea and Ireland are looking to strengthen economic cooperation On Friday President Yoon Suk Yeol hosted Irish Prime Minister or "Taoiseach" Leo Varadkar at the Yongsang Presidential Office for a bilateral summit.
The Irish leader arrived in South Korea on Thursday the first destination for what's being called the Team Ireland-Trade Mission Week.
"The summit comes with the backdrop of the 40th anniversary since diplomatic ties were established and as they consider each other as an important partner in key areas including climate change, technology, and people-to-people exchanges."
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As the two exchanged their views on how to expand economic cooperation the top office says President Yoon wished to focus on the two's strengths such as the bio-health industry.
In addition, President Yoon touted the recent decision to expand the annual working holiday participants for Irish nationals to 800 as it will help with exchanges between future generations.
President Yoon also showed gratitude for Irish soldiers fighting for the UN forces during the Korean War. While Ireland was not a member of the UN back then young soldiers came with the British, the U.S., and other nations to participate.
In fact, the two showed the will to cooperate in terms of future security as well. According to the top office the Irish Prime Minister showed support for South Korea's efforts to denuclearize North Korea as the two vowed to continue to support Ukraine.
They also shared their views on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The security discussions were notable as South Korea is set to be a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for two years starting next year while Ireland recently served in the role in the years 2021 and 2022.
And according to the Taoiseach's office the Irish leader congratulated the President on Korea’s election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2024-25 term. He also offered Ireland’s assistance, given their own recent term on the Council.
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