President Lee Attends G7 Official Dinner, Introduces Wife to Trump

by Kim Bongcheol Posted : June 17, 2026, 07:52Updated : June 17, 2026, 07:52
President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung pose for a photo with other leaders' spouses before the G7 official dinner in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 16.
President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung pose for a photo with other leaders' spouses before the G7 official dinner in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 16. [Photo=Yonhap News]
President Lee Jae-myung attended the official dinner of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, where he engaged with fellow leaders.

According to the Blue House, President Lee and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung exchanged views with other leaders and representatives from international organizations during the dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife.

The Blue House stated, "President Lee sat next to U.S. President Donald Trump at the dinner, fostering friendship and discussing mutual interests closely."

Before the dinner, a photo opportunity captured President Lee introducing his wife to President Trump, saying, "This is my wife."

In response, President Trump expressed his pleasure and shook hands with First Lady Kim.

Additionally, the Lee couple attended a concert hosted by President Macron, enjoying performances by a children's choir and various musical acts.

The concert took place at La Source Vive, a performance venue within the Évian Royal Resort, known for its harmonious architecture and intimate acoustics, representing a new cultural space in Évian.




* This article has been translated by AI.