President Yoon to Visit Belgium, EU, Italy, and Attend G7 Summit

President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Belgium, the European Union (EU), Italy, and the Vatican from June 9 to 18, where he will also attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France.

During a briefing at the Blue House on June 5, National Security Office Director Wi Sung-lak outlined the president's itinerary.

President Yoon's first stop will be Brussels, Belgium, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Belgian and EU leaders from June 9 to 10.

"This year marks the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Belgium," Wi noted, adding that this will be the first bilateral visit by a South Korean leader to the EU in eight years.

Following last year's G7 summit in Canada, President Yoon will meet with Antonio Costa, the President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, for a summit after a year.

Additionally, President Yoon will make a state visit to Italy from June 12 to 13 at the invitation of President Sergio Mattarella. This will be the third official meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, following discussions during the UN General Assembly last September and Meloni's visit to South Korea in January.

Wi stated, "The itinerary includes visits to both Rome and Florence as part of the state events planned by the Italian side."

From June 14 to 15, President Yoon will visit the Vatican to meet with the Pope and the Secretary of State of the Holy See.

Wi remarked, "This visit marks the first time a South Korean leader has visited the Vatican since Pope Leo XIII's inauguration last May," and added that President Yoon will attend the G7 summit in Évian, France, from June 16 to 17.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that U.S. President Donald Trump will also attend the G7 summit.