President Lee Jae-myung Shares Details of European Tour: "Macron Intentionally Seated Me Next to Trump"

President Lee Jae-myung, who returned to Korea after concluding his tour of Europe, personally explained the outcomes of his trip today (June 19). This afternoon, at the Chunchugwan press center in the Blue House, President Lee briefed the public on the results of his official visit to Belgium, the EU summit, his state visit to Italy, and his attendance at the G7 summit. President Lee stated, "In particular, French President Emmanuel Macron told me that he intentionally placed my seat next to President Trump at the dinner." He added, "He even boasted that he did so because he thought we would have much to discuss, and I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude." President Lee noted that thanks to this arrangement, he was able to have an in-depth discussion with President Trump on Korea-U.S. relations, including issues concerning the Korean Peninsula.

(Reported by Kim Taewon | Video by Ryu Jisu | Graphics by Yang Hyemin | Produced by SBS Digital News)
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