Chief Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong stated in a press release on June 17 that "the welcome ceremony for President Lee will include government officials such as the Prime Minister and the Vice Minister of the Interior, as well as the leadership of the Democratic Party, including the party leader and floor leader."
President Lee departed for the G7 summit on June 9 and is scheduled to return on June 18. Notably, Jeong did not attend the airport send-off for Lee on June 9, marking his first absence since taking office, while Kim was present to see the president off.
This has led to speculation about rising tensions between the party and the Blue House ahead of the Democratic Party's national convention. The advance notice of attendees for the president's return ceremony is considered unusual.
During the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, President Lee emphasized the importance of inclusive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cooperation in energy and critical mineral supply chains.
At the final working lunch of the summit, he is set to meet with global leaders and CEOs of digital and AI companies to discuss strategies for the safe, swift, and efficient implementation of AI.
President Lee will highlight the role of private enterprises in AI innovation, asserting that AI should serve as a tool for inclusive growth for all, rather than a privilege for a select few.
Earlier, he participated in the second session of the G7 expanded meeting, focusing on restoring balanced, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth for all.
In this context, he stressed the need for international cooperation to address global economic imbalances and discussed long-term responses to vulnerabilities in East Asia's energy supply chains, highlighted by recent tensions in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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