Key facts
- President Lee Jae Myung has returned to Seoul after a European trip.
- The trip included participation in the G7 summit in France.
- Lee met with leaders in Belgium and Italy to enhance bilateral relations.
- Discussions with the Pope focused on support for his North Korea peace policy.
- The tour aimed to expand South Korea's diplomatic engagement with Europe.
President Lee Jae Myung returned to Seoul on Wednesday, concluding his first official trip to Europe. The itinerary included attendance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit held in Evian-les-Bains, France.
The presidential plane carrying Lee and his delegation departed from Geneva Airport, the primary access point for the G7 summit, en route to South Korea. The journey, which commenced last Tuesday, also involved visits to Belgium and Italy, where President Lee focused on strengthening diplomatic and strategic partnerships with European nations and the European Union.
