By Heejin Kim and Kyu-seok Shim
SEOUL, July 3 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul’s national security adviser said on Friday.
Lee aims to build defence industry cooperation between South Korea and NATO member countries, Wi Sung-lac told a press briefing.
In Ankara, Lee will meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and take part in a group summit with leaders from Indo-Pacific countries, including Japan, New Zealand and Australia, Wi said.