S. Korea, Timor-Leste agree to deepen ties

What happened: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta met in Seoul on Friday and agreed to deepen cooperation in economic development, security and other areas. Why it matters: Ramos-Horta said he will actively nominate the "Revolution of Light" protests for the Nobel Peace Prize, and Lee said there is a very good chance they will receive it. The two sides also agreed to pursue agreements on climate cooperation and grant aid.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta met in Seoul on Friday and agreed to deepen cooperation in economic development, security and other areas.

Ramos-Horta said he will actively nominate the "Revolution of Light" protests for the Nobel Peace Prize, and Lee said there is a very good chance they will receive it. The two sides also agreed to pursue agreements on climate cooperation and grant aid.