Lee welcomes East Timor President Horta's visit to S. Korea ahead of summit

What happened: President Lee Jae Myung welcomed East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta's first visit to South Korea, ahead of a Friday summit on cooperation. Key numbers: Visit runs Thursday through Saturday. Diplomatic relations began in 2002; the 25th anniversary falls next year. Why it matters: Lee said the visit could open new opportunities to deepen cooperation in diplomacy, security, the economy and socio-cultural fields, and mark a milestone in the partnership. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

President Lee Jae Myung welcomed East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta's first visit to South Korea, ahead of a Friday summit on cooperation.

Lee said the visit could open new opportunities to deepen cooperation in diplomacy, security, the economy and socio-cultural fields, and mark a milestone in the partnership.