President Lee Jae-myung's South Korea Brazil visit focuses on critical minerals and rare earths. Leaders meet July 27 to turn a new strategic partnership into trade deals.
Brazil · Politics
Key Facts
—Summit date Presidents Lee Jae-myung and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meet in Brasília on July 27, 2026.
—Core agenda Critical minerals, rare earths, energy transition, and supply chain cooperation top the talks.
—Strategic framework The visit follows a February 2026 upgrade to a strategic partnership and a 2026-2029 action plan.
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