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President Lee Jae-myung to Visit Europe for G7 Summit and Bilateral Talks

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will embark on a European tour from June 9-18 to attend the G7 Summit and hold bilateral meetings.
  • The itinerary includes state visits to Belgium, the European Union, and the Vatican, along with a state visit to Italy.
  • The President will participate in the G7 Summit in Evian, France, and hold separate summit talks with leaders from Belgium, the EU, and Italy.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to visit Europe from June 9th to 18th, with his itinerary including attendance at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit and a series of bilateral meetings. The tour aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and discuss key international issues with European partners.

The President's journey begins in Brussels on June 9th and 10th (local time) with summit meetings with Belgian and European Union leaders. Following this, he will make a state visit to Italy from June 12th to 13th at the invitation of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, where further bilateral discussions are planned.

A significant portion of the visit includes a trip to the Vatican on June 14th and 15th. During his time there, President Lee will attend a special Mass for peace and solidarity at St. Peter's Basilica and meet with Pope Francis.

The centerpiece of the European tour is the G7 Summit, scheduled for June 16th and 17th in Evian, France. President Lee's participation underscores South Korea's engagement with major global economies on critical issues. Following the summit, he is expected to return to South Korea.

President Lee will visit Belgium, the European Union, and the Vatican, and attend the G7 Summit in Evian, France.

— Wi Sung-rakNational Security Advisor Wi Sung-rak announcing President Lee Jae-myung's European tour schedule.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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