Overview
- South Korea and Italy signed three agreements covering private-sector semiconductor cooperation, civil protection for natural disasters, and cultural-heritage preservation.
- The joint statement prioritized resilient critical-mineral supply chains, including work through the Minerals Security Partnership chaired by Seoul.
- The partners outlined expanded collaboration in AI, aerospace and space, along with complementary cooperation across the defence industry.
- Both governments reaffirmed complete denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, plus support for a peaceful, stable Indo-Pacific.
- Leaders set follow-ups that include a revived strategic dialogue and a 2026–2030 action plan, while Italy invited Lee to make a state visit this year as Meloni made the first Italian leader’s trip to Korea in 19 years.