The president is on a European tour coinciding with the G7 summit.
He will first meet with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in the morning, followed by a meeting with King Philippe.
This marks the first meeting between the leaders since Lee took office, with discussions expected to focus on enhancing trade and expanding cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Blue House noted that Belgium, with its logistics hub centered around Antwerp, the EU's second-largest port, and its developed chemical and bio-cluster industries, presents opportunities for Korean companies to establish a foothold in Europe.
In the afternoon, President Lee will meet with António Costa, the President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.
This visit marks the first time in eight years that a South Korean president has traveled to Brussels for bilateral diplomacy with the EU, signifying a renewed focus on European relations based on the achievements of the past year.
The discussions will likely cover strengthening economic exchanges with the EU, as well as expanding cooperation in security areas such as drug trafficking, terrorism, and transnational crime.
Additionally, the agenda is expected to address the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East, along with strategies for energy and mineral supply chain collaboration.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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