Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Visit South Korea This Month
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit South Korea from January 17-19, 2026, marking the first such visit in 19 years. She will meet with President Lee Jae Myung to discuss trade, AI, defence, and international affairs.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to embark on a state visit to South Korea from January 17 to 19, 2026. This visit, at the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, marks the first Italian state visit to South Korea in 19 years, highlighting a renewed diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The visit was officially announced by South Korea's Blue House on Friday, January 9, 2026.
During her stay, Prime Minister Meloni will participate in a bilateral summit with President Lee Jae Myung on January 19. The agenda for the summit includes discussions on trade, artificial intelligence, defence cooperation, and broader international affairs. This meeting reflects the shared interests of both countries in emerging technologies and security cooperation.
