# South Korean presidential diplomatic tour

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-presidential-diplomatic-tour
> Updated: 2026-09-21T01:27:01.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is conducting a seven-day diplomatic tour of the United States and Mexico from September 21 to 27, 2026, to strengthen international partnerships and address global issues.

The tour begins in New York, where Lee will attend the United Nations General Assembly. He is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech on September 22 regarding UN reform and a blueprint for peace and coexistence on the Korean Peninsula. His itinerary includes a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and seeks to facilitate discussions with leaders from the United States, Australia, and other major nations.

A significant focus of the U.S. leg is a potential meeting with President Donald Trump, occurring as Seoul and Washington negotiate a $350 billion South Korean investment package. Lee will also participate in the ‘South Korea Investment Summit 2026’ to promote AI policies and capital market reforms to global investors.

Following the U.S. portion, Lee will conduct a state visit to Mexico at the invitation of President Claudia Sheinbaum. This marks the first visit by a South Korean president to Mexico in 16 years. The leaders aim to hold a summit to expand cooperation in trade, energy, aerospace, and defense, specifically focusing on supply chain collaboration and supporting South Korean companies’ expansion into the Mexican market as a gateway to North America. Discussions are expected to cover minerals, crude oil, and potential South Korean participation in Mexico’s military modernization, alongside efforts to expand K-content in Latin America.

## Claims

- Lee will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- Lee is seeking meetings with leaders from the United States and Australia. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- Lee will hold a summit with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- Lee will deliver a keynote speech at the UN General Assembly regarding UN reform and peace on the Korean Peninsula. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- President Lee Jae Myung will visit the United States and Mexico from September 21 to 27. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- South Korea and the United States are negotiating a $350 billion investment package in the U.S. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Lee's approval rating reached 34.8 percent. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Lee Jae Myung begins diplomatic tour of U.S. and Mexico

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is on a seven-day tour of the U.S. and Mexico, attending the UN General Assembly and holding a state visit to Mexico to discuss security, investment, and advanced industry's

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-lee-to-visit-us-and-mexico-for-un-summit-and-state-visit

### 2026-09-10: South Korean President to visit Mexico to strengthen bilateral ties

Mexican Senate President Higinio Martínez Miranda met with South Korean Ambassador Jooil Lee to discuss President Lee Jae-myung’s upcoming visit to Mexico to strengthen bilateral strategic ties.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-president-to-visit-mexico-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties

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