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Brazilian president arranging visit to Korea: Cheong Wa Dae

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President Lee Jae Myung wraps his arm around Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as they leave the venue after a group photo session with G7 and invited country leaders during the Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025. Yonhap

President Lee Jae Myung wraps his arm around Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as they leave the venue after a group photo session with G7 and invited country leaders during the Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 17, 2025. Yonhap

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accepted President Lee Jae Myung's invitation to visit Korea, and the two sides are coordinating the schedule of the trip, Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday.

Lee's office said Lula's upcoming visit is currently "under consultation," adding that the schedule will be announced once it is finalized.

The two leaders first met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Canada in June last year. Lee later extended an invitation for Lula to visit Korea during their meeting on the margins of the Group of 20 summit in South Africa in November.

Brazil is Korea's largest trading partner in South America. Lula last visited Korea in 2010 to attend the G20 summit.