President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, on July 26, 2026 (local time), concluding his hectic schedule in San Francisco, and opened the curtain on South American diplomacy with the distinctive first action of inspecting a local transport aircraft.
President Lee's first official schedule upon arriving in Brasília was to inspect local transport aircraft. Despite jet lag and the long travel distance, his immediate visit to the site is understood as a continuation of his 'expansive global diplomacy' following his U.S. visit with a swift move to Brazil, South America's strategic hub. In particular, the somewhat unusual first schedule of 'transport aircraft inspection' amplified public curiosity about its background and hidden significance.
During his visit to Brazil, President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to hold a summit with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The meeting with Brazil, South America's largest economy, is expected to serve as a new momentum to explore fresh horizons in bilateral relations and strengthen strategic cooperation in areas such as economics and defense. The two leaders are expected to have in-depth discussions on concrete cooperation measures during the summit.
President Lee's visit to Brazil comes immediately after concluding major events in San Francisco, forming an important axis in his entire overseas tour. President Lee Jae-myung's relentless 'expansive global diplomacy' to broaden South Korea's diplomatic landscape continues as of 2026.