[Briefing] President Lee Jae-myung Holds First Call with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (July 23, 2025)
[Briefing] President Lee Jae-myung Holds First Call with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (July 23, 2025) 📌 A New Diplomatic Chapter Between Korea and Sweden On July 23, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung held his first phone conversation with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The call marked more than a congratulatory exchange — it served as a starting point for deepening bilateral cooperation in diplomacy, economy, security, and culture. 🧭 Historical Trust: Sweden’s Humanitarian Role on the Korean Peninsula Although Korea and Sweden established official diplomatic ties in 1959, their relationship goes back to the Korean War. As a neutral country, Sweden operated a field hospital for UN forces and provided humanitarian aid to Korean civilians and soldiers. This legacy continues today through Sweden's participation in the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission (NNSC), which monitors the Korean Armistice Agreement. President Lee acknowledged Sweden’s long-...