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Lee says S. Korea's pioneering spirit resembles Mongolia's nomadic spirit
President Lee Jae Myung likened South Korea's pioneering spirit to Mongolia's nomadic spirit, saying the resemblance drives bilateral friendship and understanding. He also called for expanded cooperation during a visit to Ulaanbaatar, highlighting the vibrant Korean town as a bridge between the nations.
President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea's unique pioneering spirit resembles Mongolia's nomadic spirit, adding that the resemblance helps drive bilateral friendship and understanding. He made the remarks during a lunch meeting with South Korean residents in Ulaanbaatar on July 10, as reported by Yonhap. The president is on a three-day state visit, which included a summit with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh the previous day.
"The reason South Korea and Mongolia could become close friends is because of their similar dispositions," Lee was quoted as saying. "(Mongolia's) Nomadic spirit of setting out to explore new paths across the vast steppe and South Korea's unique pioneering spirit are major links that allow (the countries) to understand each other."
Lee also attributed the vibrancy of Ulaanbaatar's Korean town, popularly nicknamed "Mongtan" (a combination of Mongolia and Dongtan, a district in Seoul), to the Korean community, noting that South Korea has established itself as one of the most familiar countries to Mongolians.
Coverage Comparison
Yonhap's reporting provided the account of the meeting, quoting the president directly and outlining his call for expanded cooperation. The coverage also highlighted Lee's praise for the Korean community as a bridge between the two nations and his emphasis on a "new era" of strategic partnership with Mongolia.
Key Claims
President Lee Jae Myung asserted that South Korea's pioneering spirit parallels Mongolia's nomadic spirit, a similarity he said fosters mutual understanding and close ties.
He called for expanded cooperation with Mongolia during his speech at the lunch meeting.
He depicted Ulaanbaatar's Korean residents as faithfully playing a bridging role, enabling a new era of strategic partnership.
He acknowledged the Korean town's nickname "Mongtan" and its energetic character.
He echoed Mongolia's description of South Korea as one of its "third neighbors" and a central partner, highlighting deepened bilateral cooperation ahead.
How this outlet told it
Yonhap News — English
Framing: Friendly and cooperative tone — Positive and optimistic
Facts Included:
President Lee Jae Myung's remarks on South Korea's pioneering spirit and Mongolia's nomadic spirit
The president's call for expanded cooperation with Mongolia
The existence of a vibrant Korean town in Ulaanbaatar
South Korea's status as one of the most familiar countries to Mongolians
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ClaimPresident Lee Jae Myung said South Korea's unique pioneering spirit resembles Mongolia's nomadic spirit, adding that the resemblance helps drive bilateral friendship and understanding.
ClaimPresident Lee visited a memorial museum commemorating Lee Tae-joon, a late Korean independence fighter and doctor, and observed a moment of silence at a mock tomb.
ClaimPresident Lee wrote in the guest book that he would carry the noble spirit of patriot Lee Tae-joon into a golden era of South Korea-Mongolia relations.