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South Korea President Lee to Hold Summit With Polish PM Tusk on April 13, Media Reports Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 10, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 10, 2026
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South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung is scheduled to meet Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13 in Seoul to deepen defence industry cooperation and discuss global security, marking Poland’s first prime ministerial visit in 27 years amid expanding military ties.
South Korea President Lee and Polish PM Tusk to Hold Bilateral Summit on April 13
Key Details and Significance of the Summit
Overview of the Upcoming Summit
SEOUL, April 10 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit meeting with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 13, with defence industry cooperation and global security expected to top the agenda, media reports said on Friday.
Historic Visit
Tusk is due to arrive on Sunday for the first bilateral visit by a Polish prime minister to South Korea in 27 years, the reports said, citing the presidential Blue House.
Strengthening Defence Ties
The visit comes amid deepening defence ties between the countries.
Major Defence Agreements
In 2022, South Korea and Poland signed a $44.2 billion defence framework agreement for South Korean companies to supply Poland with arms as well as jointly produce military equipment on Polish soil.
Since then, defence companies including Hanwha Aerospace and Hyundai Rotem have signed follow-up, multi-billion-dollar contracts to supply equipment such as tanks and missile launchers.
Strategic Partnership and Geopolitical Discussions
The two leaders plan to hold discussions on ways to strengthen a strategic partnership across various fields, the media reports said.
Broader Geopolitical Issues
As a key member of both the European Union and NATO, Poland was also expected to discuss broader geopolitical issues with Seoul including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the reports said.
(Reporting by Joyce LeeEditing by Ed Davies)
Key Takeaways
- •Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit Seoul on April 13—the first such visit by a Polish PM in 27 years—to meet with President Lee Jae‑Myung, with a focus on defence and security cooperation (en.sedaily.com).
- •Since 2022, South Korea and Poland have signed a defence framework agreement (~US$44.2 billion), leading to multiple follow-up contracts including a second K2 tank deal (~US$6.5 billion) and Chunmoo rocket systems, with plans for local production in Poland (pism.pl).
- •Their bilateral ties are part of a broader strategic alignment, encompassing NATO‑IP4 cooperation, Ukraine support, and regional and global security discussions, with economic partnership strengthening as South Korea becomes Poland’s largest Asian investor (apnews.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Korea President Lee to hold summit with Polish PM Tusk on April 13, media reports say
1When will the summit between South Korea and Poland take place?
The summit between South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will be held on April 13.
2What are the main topics for the South Korea-Poland summit?
Defence industry cooperation and global security are expected to be the main topics at the summit.
3Why is Prime Minister Donald Tusk's visit to South Korea significant?
This is the first bilateral visit by a Polish prime minister to South Korea in 27 years.
4What agreements exist between South Korea and Poland regarding defence?
In 2022, the two countries signed a $44.2 billion defence framework for arms supplies and joint military equipment production.
