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South Korea and Germany agreed Thursday to elevate their bilateral ties to an "enhanced strategic partnership," signing agreements spanning defense, technology, energy, and trade. President Lee Jae Myung and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also signed a joint letter of intent on an economic and high-tech partnership framework to strengthen cooperation in supply chains, economic security, and advanced industries, as Yonhap and other outlets report. Lee said cooperation between the two countries is "more important than ever," and the two leaders agreed to expand collaboration in advanced industries and defense, according to KBS World.