Key facts
- A senior South Korean official stated it is too early to confirm a summit between President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit.
- Both leaders are expected to attend the G7 gathering in Evian, France, from Monday to Wednesday.
- Lee will attend the summit from Tuesday to Wednesday as the head of an invited partner.
- The official cited schedule fluidity and the event's short duration for the uncertainty.
- A meeting would address bilateral security and trade agreements and alliance modernization.
A senior South Korean official indicated on Thursday that it remains too early to confirm whether President Lee Jae Myung will hold a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump during the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit in France.
Both leaders are slated to attend the G7 gathering, scheduled to take place in Evian from Monday to Wednesday. President Lee is expected to participate from Tuesday to Wednesday as the head of an invited partner, marking South Korea's second consecutive year of invitation.
The official explained that while dialogue can occur if opportunities arise, commenting on the possibility of arranging a specific meeting is difficult at this time. The uncertainty stems from the fluid nature of schedules and the compressed timeframe of the event.
Should a bilateral meeting take place, it would occur amidst significant discussions on key issues for the two allies, including the implementation of security and trade agreements established last year and ongoing efforts to modernize their long-standing alliance. President Lee and President Trump have met in person twice previously, with their first summit in Washington in August and a subsequent meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, in October 2025.