South Korea's new President Lee Jae Myung attended the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France on June 16-17, 2026, as one of the five outreach-invited nations. This marks Lee Jae Myung's first major international summit appearance since being elected President, replacing former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The summit provides Lee Jae Myung an opportunity to strengthen South Korea's global partnerships, especially with G7 nations, on trade, semiconductors, and security.
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South Korea's New President Lee Jae Myung Attends G7 Evian as Outreach Nation; First Major International Summit
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- South Korea's new President Lee Jae Myung attended the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France on June 16-17, 2026, as one of the five outreach-invited nations
- This marks Lee Jae Myung's first major international summit appearance since being elected President, replacing former President Yoon Suk Yeol
- The summit provides Lee Jae Myung an opportunity to strengthen South Korea's global partnerships, especially with G7 nations, on trade, semiconductors, and security
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• South Korea President: Lee Jae Myung (new president; replaced Yoon Suk Yeol) • Lee Jae Myung at G7 Evian 2026 as outreach-invited nation (along with India, Brazil, Kenya, Syria) • Yoon Suk Yeol: sentenced to 30 years jail by Seoul court (June 12, 2026) for treason • South Korea: G20 member; major semiconductor + EV + defence exporter; capital Seoul
