President Lee sits next to Trump at G7, introduces wife as 'My Wife'

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung attended a concert and official dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron in Evian-les-Bains, France, as part of the G7 summit. The event brought together leaders and their spouses from G7 member states and invited nations.

During the dinner, President Lee sat alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, engaging in discussions on key bilateral interests. The Blue House reported that the leaders fostered goodwill and discussed mutual concerns. Earlier, during a group photo session for the G7 summit, President Lee met with President Trump. Presidential Senior Secretary for Public Communication Kang Yu-jeong stated that Trump inquired about inter-Korean relations.

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My wife

President Lee requested that President Trump lead the peaceful resolution of North Korean issues, drawing a parallel to Trump's role in resolving Middle Eastern conflicts. According to Kang, President Trump responded positively, expressing his intention to work towards resolving the North Korean issue. The First Lady Kim Hye-kyung was also introduced by President Lee to President Trump during the concert's photo session, where Trump exchanged a handshake with her.

The presidential couple also enjoyed the concert, which featured diverse performances by artists and a children's choir. The Blue House noted their appreciation for the artistic presentations. The interactions at the G7 summit highlight ongoing diplomatic engagements between South Korea and the United States on critical regional security matters.

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I will work to resolve the North Korean issue.