President Lee Jae Myung Skips Summer Vacation for Diplomacy
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has decided to forgo his summer vacation this year, opting instead to focus on "sales diplomacy" during an 11-day trip to San Francisco, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Germany.
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Why It Matters
President Lee Jae Myung has decided to skip his summer vacation this year, a period when past presidents often took breaks in late July or early August.
SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has decided not to go on summer vacation this year, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Friday.
In the past, presidents have often taken their summer breaks in late July or early August.
Lee will spend that time focusing on "sales diplomacy" as he departed earlier Friday on an 11-day trip to San Francisco, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Germany, the official said.
Open Questions
- What specific deals or agreements will be pursued during the "sales diplomacy" trip?
- What are the detailed itineraries for each country visit?
