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South Korea returns to diplomatic stage

South Korea’s President Lee departs for G7 summit on first overseas trip
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung departed for Canada on Monday to attend the Group of Seven summit, his first overseas engagement since taking office earlier this month.
South Korea's Lee plans to hold bilateral talks at G7 summit, his office says
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans to hold bilateral talks with the leaders of countries attending the G7 summit, with details still being coordinated, his office said on Sunday.
South Korea returns to diplomatic stage as Lee sets off for G7 summit
P resident Lee Jae-myung set off for Canada on Monday to attend the Group of Seven summit there, ending a six-month hiatus in South Korea’s summit diplomacy since his predecesso
Lee heads for Canada to attend G7 summit
Lee heads for Canada to attend G7 summit President Lee Jae-myung (R), alongside his wife, Kim Hye-kyung, waves at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul, on June 16, 2025, prior to his departure for Canada to attend the Group of Seven summit,
(LEAD) Lee set to depart for Canada to attend G7 summit
President Lee Jae-myung is set to depart for Canada on Monday to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit, marking his diplomatic debut on the global stage just less than two weeks into his term in office.
[Minute to Read] Lee to attend G7 summit in first major diplomatic trip
The Minute to Read (Weekdays) series provides a quick overview of significant events in Korea everyday, conveniently condensed into a one-minute read. Here’s a recap of what happened yesterday: June 15.
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