Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met senior executives from leading South Korean companies on Wednesday during his official visit to Seoul, seeking to strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between the two countries.
The meetings brought together representatives of major firms in technology, electronics, biotechnology, chemicals and the automotive sector.
Among those attending were LG Electronics CEO Lyu Jae-cheol, Celltrion CEO Seo Jin-seok, SK Chemicals and SK Plasma CEO Jaehyun Ahn, and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun.
Samsung and energy executives also join talks
Erdogan separately received Samsung Electronics CEO Roh Tae-moon, Chemtronics Wits Chair Kim Bokyun and Korea Electric Power Corporation Vice President Chan-hyuk Chun, alongside their delegations.
The meetings form part of Ankara's efforts to expand partnerships with South Korea in strategic industries and attract further investment.
Erdogan highlights historic ties
Speaking at an official dinner held in his honour, Erdogan highlighted the close historical ties between the two nations.
Recalling a Korean proverb, he said: “They say that even if the hems of your clothes lightly touch, it is fate.”
He referred to the Korean War, saying the two nations had become “brothers in arms” 76 years ago while defending South Korea's independence.
Erdogan said Türkiye and South Korea should build on their shared history to create new opportunities for prosperity and contribute to peace around the world.
