{"id":909541,"date":"2026-05-31T14:14:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/31\/south-korean-canadian-leaders-discuss-hormuz-energy-security\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T14:14:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:14:20","slug":"south-korean-canadian-leaders-discuss-hormuz-energy-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/31\/south-korean-canadian-leaders-discuss-hormuz-energy-security\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korean, Canadian leaders discuss Hormuz, energy security"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung engaged in a phone discussion in his
\npresidential office. Photo by Yonhap \/ EPA<\/p>\n

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May 8 (Asia Today) —<\/span> South Korean President Lee Jae-myung spoke by phone Friday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, the presidential office said.<\/p>\n

The two leaders agreed that South Korea and Canada should work more closely with the international community to support a peaceful resolution to tensions in the Middle East, secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and maintain stable energy supplies.\n<\/p>\n

Kang Yu-jung, senior presidential spokesperson, announced the details in a written briefing.<\/p>\n

Lee and Carney also reviewed follow-up measures from their bilateral summit held on the sidelines of last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, and assessed that the efforts were proceeding smoothly.\n<\/p>\n

The leaders agreed that bilateral relations are expanding beyond security cooperation into the economy, energy, advanced industries and culture. They pledged to deepen strategic cooperation based on that momentum.<\/p>\n

“For South Korea, Canada is a key partner,” Lee said. “At a time when the international order is increasingly complex and global energy supply chains remain unstable, I hope South Korea and Canada will further strengthen cooperation in security, the economy, energy, critical minerals and advanced industries.”\n<\/p>\n

Carney expressed agreement and said it was important for middle powers such as Canada and South Korea to strengthen solidarity through a more practical approach.<\/p>\n

The two leaders agreed to maintain frequent communication and direct officials at various levels to pursue concrete results across multiple areas of cooperation.<\/p>\n

— Reported by Asia Today; translated by UPI<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Asia Today. Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution prohibited.<\/i><\/p>\n

Original Korean report: https:\/\/www.asiatoday.co.kr\/kn\/view.php?key=20260508010001895<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

\t\t\t Rubi Mayoral
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