Seoul: South Korea and Mongolia have engaged in director general-level talks to explore avenues for strengthening their strategic partnership, as reported by Seoul's foreign ministry on Thursday. Nam Jin, the director general of the Northeast and Central Asian Affairs Bureau, embarked on a two-day visit to Mongolia starting Wednesday, where he met with his counterpart Damdin Gansukh and other senior foreign ministry officials.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the meetings focused on reviewing pending issues related to substantive bilateral cooperation. Both parties engaged in comprehensive discussions on strategies to deepen bilateral ties. The ministry stated that there was a mutual agreement to maintain close communication to advance the strategic partnership between the two countries in a more substantive manner.

The discussions also revolved around enhancing cooperation in areas such as supply chains for critical minerals, cultural exchanges, and regional security issues. This follows a proposal by President Lee Jae Myung during phone talks with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in September, where he suggested "mutually beneficial" cooperation between Mongolia, known for its natural resources, and South Korea, recognized for its advanced technologies.