Mexico City:South Korean President Lee Jae Myung paid tribute to Mexico's fallen heroes on Thursday ahead of his planned summit with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee visited the Altar a la Patria in Chapultepec Park, where he laid flowers and observed a moment of silence in honor of the nation's defenders and military heroes.

Later in the day, President Lee is scheduled to engage in summit talks with President Sheinbaum. The agenda includes a ceremony for the signing of agreements between South Korea and Mexico, followed by a joint press announcement.

Lee is visiting Mexico on a state trip as the countries aim to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation in energy and critical mineral supply chains. In a recent interview with Mexican newspaper El Universal, Lee emphasized the potential for new growth by combining South Korea's technology with Mexico's industrial strengths, specifically highlighting artificial intelligence and supply chains as key areas for collaboration.