Lee and Trump Discuss Shipbuilding Cooperation at New York Meeting

In a recent meeting held on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and former U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in discussions focused on shipbuilding cooperation.

A White House official confirmed that the two leaders explored various topics, including South Korea's ambitions to acquire nuclear-powered submarines and its rights to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

The meeting lasted approximately 30 minutes, during which Trump expressed keen interest in enhancing shipbuilding collaboration, aligning with the U.S. administration's goals to revitalize its Navy and shipbuilding industry.

Under a bilateral trade agreement established last year, South Korea has committed to investing $350 billion in the U.S., with $150 billion earmarked specifically for the shipbuilding sector.

Additionally, the leaders discussed the transfer of wartime operational control from the U.S. to South Korea, emphasizing ongoing cooperation between the two nations.