South Korea, Laos to upgrade relations to comprehensive partnership, Seoul says

SEOUL, Dec 15 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith agreed at a summit in Seoul on Monday to upgrade bilateral relations to a comprehensive partnership, Lee’s office said.

Seoul sees Laos as a key partner in building supply chains for critical minerals, Lee said at the meeting, according to his office.

(Reporting by Heejin KimEditing by Ed Davies)

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