02.11.2026 01:20
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan departed for Seoul to hold official talks upon the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. In the meeting the two leaders will hold on November 3, bilateral cooperation—particularly in the defense industry, economy, and energy—as well as regional and global developments will be discussed. South Korean leader Lee expressed hope that the visit will further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in response to the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, departed for Seoul aboard the "TUR" aircraft.
3 MINISTERS ACCOMPANIED HIM
President Erdoğan was seen off from the Atatürk Airport State Guesthouse by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, and AK Party Istanbul Provincial Chairman Abdullah Özdemir.
President Erdoğan was accompanied by his wife Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, and Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır.
SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT LEE: I HOPE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS THAT WILL PROVIDE CONCRETE BENEFITS TO THE PEOPLES OF THE TWO COUNTRIES
Meanwhile, South Korean President Lee made a post on his social media account regarding President Erdoğan's visit to Seoul.
Expressing his satisfaction at hosting Erdoğan in South Korea, Lee said, "On the occasion of this visit, I hope to further develop our cooperation in the economy, energy, and other fields, especially the defense industry, and to achieve results that will provide concrete benefits to the peoples of the two countries."
HE DREW ATTENTION TO THE KOREAN WAR
Noting that the ties between Türkiye and South Korea date back to the Korean War, Lee recalled that the bonds between these two countries, which supported each other in difficult times, have been elevated to the level of strategic partnership.
Pointing out that Erdoğan's visit will take place before 2027, when the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and South Korea will be celebrated, Lee expressed his hope that the friendly relations between the two countries will turn into even stronger cooperation.
In the post, Lee said, "I sincerely welcome President Erdoğan's state visit together with our nation. Welcome, Mr. President!"
THE TWO LEADERS WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
During President Erdoğan's visit covering November 1-4, he is expected to hold an official meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday, November 3.
At the talks, the strategic partnership relations between the two countries will be addressed in all their aspects, views will be exchanged on current regional and global issues, and various documents that will strengthen the contractual ground of bilateral relations will also be signed.