Turkey & Lee Jae Myung

Turkey: Turkey hosted the summit, showcasing its defense industry and securing U.S. sanctions relief and potential F-35 access. Its role as a NATO member with independent policies was highlighted.

Lee Jae Myung: Lee met with Canada's Carney; South Korea remained a reserve bidder for Canada's submarine contract.

Turkey: Turkey condemned Israel's actions as piracy, with its President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan calling for international action. Turkey also sent planes to retrieve its citizens and other activists, demonstrating its strong opposition to Israel's actions.

Lee Jae Myung: Lee Jae Myung, the President of South Korea, questioned the legal basis of Israel's actions and called the detention of South Korean citizens 'way out of line'.

Turkey: Turkey hosted the summit and received praise from Trump, with potential F-35 sale and sanctions relief discussed.

Lee Jae Myung: Lee expressed hope for expanded cooperation with NATO in defense technology.

Turkey: Hosted the NATO summit, reinforcing its role as a key alliance member.

Lee Jae Myung: Met with Carney to discuss AI and technology cooperation after submarine bid disappointment.

Turkey: Many deported activists arrived in Turkey, and some French participants were hospitalized there, indicating Turkey's role as a transit and medical hub for the returning activists.

Lee Jae Myung: President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea publicly questioned the legality of Israel's actions and called for the release of South Korean citizens.