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Erdogan and Lee Jae-myung agree nuclear, defense and tech pacts in Seoul

A three-day state visit culminates in agreements on Turkey's Sinop nuclear plant, defense production, infrastructure and AI cooperation.

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What to know

  • Erdogan's first state visit to South Korea since 2018 centered on potential Korean participation in Turkey's planned Sinop nuclear power station.
  • Seoul and Ankara agreed to expand cooperation across nuclear energy, defense, infrastructure, biotechnology and critical minerals.
  • Erdogan also floated semiconductors, AI and robotics as cooperation areas while pressing for a $15 billion bilateral trade target and more Korean investment in Turkey.
  • A deal on financing nuclear power plants was signed, and Erdogan called for further joint defense projects following existing Firtina howitzer and Altay tank cooperation.

“During the official talks scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, all aspects of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries will be discussed, and views will be exchanged on current regional and global issues.”

Burhanettin Duran, Turkey's Head of Communications · Anadolu Agency ↗ · Oct 31

Recep Tayyip ErdoganRecep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish PresidentLee Jae MyungLee Jae Myung South Korean PresidentBurhanettin Duran Turkey's Head of CommunicationsAlparslan Bayraktar Turkish Energy and Natural Resources MinisterYasar Guler Turkish National Defense Minister

Erdogan and Lee Jae-myung agree nuclear, defense and tech pacts in Seoul
Anadolu Agency

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  1. 7

    Online commentary frames visit as broad strategic push

    Social media commentary summarized the visit as part of a wider Turkish push for cooperation with South Korea spanning nuclear power, drones, semiconductors, AI and trade routes.

    “Erdogan is pushing for closer cooperation with South Korea, from nuclear power and military drones to semiconductors, AI and international trade routes.”
    — @MarioNawfal
    1. 4 outlets Turkish President Erdogan arrives in South Korea for official visit

      first by Anadolu Agency, 6d ago · also Daily Sabah, TRT World, Anadolu Ajansı

      4 more headlines

    • 🇹🇷🇰🇷 Erdogan is pushing for closer cooperation with South Korea, from nuclear power and military drones to semiconductors, AI and international trade routes. Ahead of his state visit to Seoul this week, Erdogan identified South Korea as a potential partner in building Turkey's

      @MarioNawfalX5d ago10▲view on X ↗
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    Leaders agree to expand nuclear, defense and infrastructure ties

    Lee and Erdogan agreed at the summit to expand cooperation in nuclear energy and defense, including on the Sinop power project, and to work together on infrastructure, biotechnology and critical minerals, Lee said at a joint press conference.

    1. 3 outlets South Korea, Turkey to cooperate in nuclear, defence, infrastructure

      first by Al-Monitor, 5d ago · also Reuters, U.S. News & World Report

  3. 5

    Turkey and South Korea sign nuclear financing agreement

    The two countries signed a deal on cooperation in financing nuclear power plants, while Erdogan said bilateral defense cooperation was delivering results and called for more joint projects following the Firtina howitzers and Altay tanks.

    1. 1 outlet first by Euronews, 4d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet first by Anadolu Agency, 5d ago · read ↗

    1 more claim →
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    Lee welcomes Erdogan in Seoul for one-on-one talks

    Erdogan was received by Lee Jae Myung at a welcoming ceremony in Seoul before the two leaders moved into a one-on-one meeting ahead of the broader summit.

  5. 3

    Erdogan tells Yonhap Seoul could join Sinop nuclear project

    In an interview ahead of the summit, Erdogan said South Korea could become a partner in Turkey's planned Sinop nuclear power station, with Ankara studying terms with state-run Korea Electric Power Corp, and named defense, semiconductors, AI and robotics as other potential cooperation areas while pushing a $15 billion trade target.

    1. 4 outlets Turkey's Erdogan proposes South Korean partnership in nuclear power, AI, defense

      first by Jerusalem Post, 6d ago · also Reuters, Al-Monitor, The Jerusalem Post

      2 more headlines
  6. 2

    Erdogan departs for South Korea with ministerial delegation

    Erdogan left for Seoul accompanied by first lady Emine Erdogan and the energy, defense, and industry and technology ministers, ahead of talks expected to produce several bilateral agreements.

    1. 1 outlet first by Anadolu Agency, 6d ago · read ↗

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    Turkey announces Erdogan's Nov. 1-4 Seoul visit

    Turkey's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran announced that Erdogan would visit Seoul at Lee Jae Myung's invitation, with official talks set for Nov. 3 and bilateral documents to be signed.

    “Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will visit Seoul on Nov. 1-4, 2026, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Lee Jae Myung.”
    — Burhanettin Duran

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  1. 2 outlets Turkish president welcomed by South Korean counterpart in Seoul

    first by Anadolu Agency, 5d ago · also Anadolu Ajansı

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