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President Lee: Trump requested rapid construction of 10 U.S. warships

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump requested the rapid construction of 10 U.S. warships.
  • Lee responded affirmatively, pledging to do his best to fulfill the request during a press briefing on his European tour and G7 summit attendance.
  • The leaders also discussed cooperation in shipbuilding and the importance of trilateral cooperation among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump requested the rapid construction of 10 American warships during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Lee stated he responded positively, assuring Trump that South Korea would do its utmost to meet the demand.

Can you quickly build 10 U.S. warships?

— Donald TrumpThe request made to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during the G7 summit.

The conversation took place during the G7 summit's official dinner on June 17th (local time) in Evian-les-Bains, France. Lee and Trump engaged in a candid and in-depth discussion for approximately two hours. French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly arranged for them to sit together, remarking that he believed they would have much to discuss.

Of course, it's possible, and we will do our best.

— Lee Jae-myungPresident Lee's affirmative response to Trump's request for warship construction.

President Lee also expressed his support for Trump's efforts to establish peace in the Middle East and resolve the Iranian nuclear issue. He reiterated his request for Trump's role in easing tensions and achieving lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. Trump, in turn, confirmed his keen interest in Korean Peninsula affairs, and both leaders agreed on the significance of Korean Peninsula peace for Northeast Asia and global stability. They committed to close communication and constructive contributions on related matters.

President Trump and I agreed on mutually beneficial cooperation, including shipbuilding, and the importance of South Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation.

— Lee Jae-myungDetailing the scope of cooperative discussions held with President Trump.

Discussions also touched upon mutually beneficial cooperation, including the shipbuilding sector, and the importance of trilateral cooperation among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan. President Lee's briefing detailed outcomes from his European tour and G7 participation, highlighting diplomatic engagements and agreements reached.

President Trump also reaffirmed his deep interest in the Korean Peninsula issue.

— Lee Jae-myungConfirming shared focus on Korean Peninsula affairs.
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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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