Lee, Lula broaden ties into defense, space and minerals

President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea and Brazil agreed to expand cooperation beyond trade and investment into emerging industries, including aerospace and critical minerals. The two countries also agreed to launch a joint defense industry committee and pursue a military information-sharing agreement, laying the groundwork for deeper defense and security cooperation, Lee said. Lee and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held summit talks in Brasilia on Monday, marking their fifth me