(2nd LD) Lee says ties with Canada advancing quickly in mutually beneficial manner (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean and Canadian leaders met on the sidelines of a G7 summit, discussing expanding bilateral ties in defense, investment, and energy cooperation, as a South Korean consortium competes for a major submarine contract with Germany's Thyssenkrupp.

• South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of a G7 summit
• The leaders discussed advancing bilateral ties in defense, investment, and energy cooperation
• A South Korean consortium is competing with Germany's Thyssenkrupp for Canada's 60 trillion-won submarine contract