South Korean President asks Trump at G7 to lead North Korea issue resolution

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung urged U.S. President Donald Trump to take a leading role in peacefully resolving issues with North Korea during a meeting at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. The conversation occurred during a welcome event for invited nations.

According to Kang Yoo-jung, the Senior Presidential Spokesperson, Trump inquired about the current state of inter-Korean relations. President Lee then requested that Trump spearhead a peaceful resolution to the North Korean issue, similar to how he addressed conflicts in the Middle East. Trump reportedly responded positively, stating his intention to "work towards a solution for North Korea's issues."

Earlier, President Lee had expressed on X that being invited to the G7 meeting for the second consecutive year demonstrated international trust and expectations for South Korea. He indicated plans to engage in in-depth discussions with G7 leaders and other invited heads of state on critical global agendas, including international solidarity, inclusive growth, and the future direction of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.

During the summit, President Lee also held separate meetings with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. With Merz, Lee emphasized the potential for synergistic cooperation between Germany and South Korea in various fields. Merz, in turn, acknowledged South Korea's high standing in Germany and expressed anticipation for a meeting during his planned visit to South Korea in late October. Discussions with Carney focused on identifying specific areas for enhanced cooperation, potentially including South Korea's bid for Canada's next-generation submarine acquisition program.

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