South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is making his second appearance at a NATO summit this week — this time in Vilnius, Lithuania. With an ambitious agenda of seven bilateral meetings on the first day alone, Yoon’s attendance presents both opportunities and potential challenges for South Korea on the international and domestic fronts.

The primary objective of these meetings is to expand South Korea’s export market. This diplomatic initiative could significantly bolster the ROK’s advanced industrial sectors, such as semiconductors. Strategic dialogues with leaders of Western countries, including the Netherlands and Poland, could lead to strengthened partnerships, increased international influence and economic growth.