From June 9 to 18, he will visit Belgium, the European Union (EU), Italy, the Vatican, and attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France.
According to the Blue House, President Lee will arrive in Brussels, Belgium, on June 9 and will kick off his tour with a dinner meeting with expatriates that evening (local time).
His first official engagements will take place in Brussels from June 9 to 10, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Belgian and EU leaders.
This year marks the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Belgium, and it will be the first bilateral visit by a South Korean leader to the EU in eight years.
Following this, President Lee 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, marking their first meeting in a year since their discussions during the G7 summit in Canada last year.
Additionally, at the invitation of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, President Lee will make a state visit to Italy from June 12 to 13. This will be their third official meeting, following discussions during the UN General Assembly last September and a meeting during Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's official visit to South Korea in January.
From June 14 to 15, President Lee will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo XIII and the Secretary of State of the Vatican. This will be the first visit by a South Korean leader to the Vatican since Pope Leo XIII's inauguration over a year ago.
Finally, President Lee will attend the G7 summit in Évian, France, from June 16 to 17.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is also expected to attend the G7 summit.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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