Mongolia's ambassador sees Lee visit opening new 'golden era' in Seoul-Ulaanbaatar ties Q. This will be President Lee's first trip to Mongolia, and a Korea leader's first state visit there in 15 years. How did it come about? What's on the agenda? Why is Mongolia positioning itself as a partner in critical minerals and rare earths specifically? The Second National Cancer Center is a flagship medical initiative leveraging Korean expertise. What concrete progress has been made ahead of the summit? You mentioned environment is also on the agenda. What's the main initiative there? What role can Mongolia play in easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula? Mongolia is often floated as a potential venue if U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un were to meet again. What's your reaction to that speculation? Given Mongolia's position between Russia and China, how do you explain its "Third Neighbor" foreign policy? Multilateralism has become a real buzzword lately, but some argue that it doesn't work anymore. Does this affect how Mongolia, as a small country, approaches its overall diplomacy? Where do you see the deepest cultural connections between Mongolia and Korea? What are the characteristics of Mongolian food? Horseback racing is considered a universal experience for most Mongolian kids growing up. What about your own experience? What's your favorite Korean dish?

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