South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the G7 summit in Canada, marking his first major diplomatic engagement.
On his first overseas trip since taking office, President Lee Jae-myung is set to hold talks with Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
The meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, initially expected during the visit, was cancelled due to Trump’s early departure, according to Seoul’s national security adviser.
Despite this, Lee met with Australian and South African leaders and continues to pursue critical trade talks with Washington on tariffs — a key issue for South Korea’s export-driven economy.
Lee, known for his pragmatic diplomacy, reiterated his commitment to continued security cooperation with both Japan and the U.S.
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