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Lee, Trump Discuss Korea Peace at G7 Summit

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said he made significant progress on discussions about peace on the Korean Peninsula during a lengthy conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France. Lee described their 90-minute dinner discussion as productive, focusing on regional security and South Korea-U.S. relations.

Following the talks, Trump gifted Lee the pen he had used to sign documents at the summit, a gesture Lee said mirrored an earlier meeting where Trump received one of his pens. Trump also repeatedly suggested a future golf outing with Lee and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, with the South Korean leader joking that he may now need to prepare for the game.

The two leaders also discussed cooperation in areas such as shipbuilding and reaffirmed the importance of trilateral collaboration between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. During the summit, Lee urged Trump to take a leading role in pursuing a peaceful resolution to tensions with North Korea, while Trump reportedly praised Lee as a “strong leader.”

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Finland’s RMC to build icebreakers for US Coast Guard amid Arctic security push

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Finland’s Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has signed an agreement to build two icebreaker ships for the United States Coast Guard, with delivery scheduled for 2028. The deal comes as the US looks to strengthen its national security presence in the Arctic, where strategic competition has been intensifying. The vessels will be built at Finnish shipyards, known globally for their expertise in ice-capable ships.

These icebreakers are the first to be developed under a memorandum of understanding signed in October by US President Donald Trump and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Under the agreement, Finland will construct four medium-sized Arctic Security Cutters, while the US plans to build up to seven additional vessels domestically, using Finnish technology and know-how. While RMC did not disclose the value of the two-ship contract, US officials estimate the total cost of procuring 11 icebreakers at around $6.1 billion.

RMC CEO Mika Nieminen described the deal as a historic milestone, highlighting the company’s ability to deliver vessels quickly and cost-effectively. The move addresses a growing capability gap, as the US Coast Guard currently operates just two polar icebreakers compared to Russia’s fleet of around 40. Finnish officials welcomed the agreement, calling it a major boost for Finland’s maritime industry and a recognition of the country’s leadership in icebreaker construction.

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