Lee Hosts DP Leadership Dinner at Cheong Wa Dae President Lee Jae Myung invited DP leader Jung Chung‑rae and floor leader Han Byung‑do to a two‑hour‑forty‑minute dinner at the presidential residence, signaling direct coordination between the executive and the ruling party [1]. The meeting lasted about 2 h 40 m, according to a written briefing from DP spokesperson Park Soo‑hyun [1]. Lee used the setting to solicit ground‑level perspectives on public sentiment and policy implementation [1].

Broad Agenda Spanned Diplomacy, Culture, and Public Sentiment The discussion covered South Korea’s response to a shifting international political landscape, security considerations, and strategies to promote K‑culture abroad [1]. Lee also asked the DP leaders to convey community concerns and feedback he might miss from routine channels [1]. The agenda reflected an effort to align foreign policy, cultural industry growth, and domestic messaging in a single coordinated plan [1].

President Calls for Bipartisan Diplomacy After Xi‑Takaichi Summits After concluding separate summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Lee told senior aides that cross‑party cooperation is essential for diplomacy and security in an uncertain regional order [2]. He framed pragmatic, balanced ties as the cornerstone of South Korea’s strategy to manage volatility and protect national interests [2]. The remarks linked directly to the recent Xi and Takaichi engagements, underscoring a push for steady, multilateral cooperation [2].

Unity Emphasized to Safeguard Recent Diplomatic Gains Lee warned that domestic political division could erode the bargaining power gained from the recent summits and jeopardize hard‑won diplomatic achievements [2]. The DP leadership pledged sturdy support for the president in the new year, reinforcing a message of national unity and economic growth [1]. Both sides presented a coordinated front to ensure that internal cohesion backs external diplomatic efforts [1][2].