President Lee to Host Foreign Ambassadors for Luncheon
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President Lee Jae Myung will host a luncheon next week for ambassadors from 118 countries and chiefs of international organizations to brief them on his recent European trip and administration's diplomatic policies.
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Why It Matters
President Lee Jae Myung recently concluded a 10-day trip to Europe, his first as president, visiting Belgium, Italy, and France where he attended the G7 summit.
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will host a luncheon with foreign ambassadors stationed in South Korea next week to brief them on the outcome of his recent trip to Europe, the presidential office said Thursday.
Lee will invite ambassadors from 118 countries with embassies in South Korea and around 30 international organization chiefs Tuesday, including Moroccan Ambassador to South Korea Chafik Rachadi, dean of the diplomatic corps in Seoul, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said.
During the luncheon, Lee plans to brief the attendees on the outcome of his recent trip to Europe, as well as the achievements of his administration's diplomatic policies, Kang said.
The president plans to outline his foreign policy direction for his second year in office, while seeking support and attention from foreign countries, she noted.
On Thursday, Lee returned home from a 10-day trip to Europe, his first visit to the region as president, which took him to Belgium and Italy for bilateral summits, as well as France, where he attended the Group of Seven summit as the head of an invited country.
Open Questions
- What specific outcomes will be discussed?
- What level of support is sought?
- What is the foreign policy direction for the second year?
