On the morning of the 23rd, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the eve of their summit, expressing his excitement on social media. Yoon's message was a heartfelt homage to Lula, acknowledging him as a 'boy laborer' who has proven that democracy is the most effective tool for socio-economic development. This visit marks Lula's first state engagement in South Korea in 21 years, and Yoon's welcome was notably affectionate and informal, setting a positive tone for the meeting.

When Lula arrived, Yoon greeted him with an open embrace, further reflecting their friendly relationship. The atmosphere was warm as the two leaders, who have shared personal experiences from their youth, engaged in light-hearted exchanges, including praise for Lula’s guest book entry and playful requests for autographs. Yoon gifted Lula a biography of Korean labor activist Jeon Tae-il, which resonated with their shared history as laborers, and humorously noted Lula's comment about becoming handsome thanks to Korean cosmetics, offering him a K-beauty gift set alongside a Korean national football team jersey, knowing Lula's love for the sport.

The evening concluded with a state banquet attended by major corporate leaders, including Samsung's Lee Jae-yong and SK Group's Chey Tae-won. During his toast, President Yoon reflected on their initial meeting as one of long-lost comrades, and Lula responded by expressing a brotherly connection based on their humble beginnings and shared hard work. The overall tone of the meeting and events conveyed a strong mutual respect and camaraderie, potentially paving the way for closer ties and collaboration between Brazil and South Korea in various fields.