Lee to embark on South African trip for G20 summit

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac speaks during a press briefing at the presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul on Friday. Yonhap

SEOUL, November 14 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung will embark on a trip to attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa next week, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said during a press briefing on Friday.

The multilateral gathering of global leaders is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg from Nov. 22 to 23, marking the first G20 summit held on the African continent.

Lee is set to depart for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, followed by visits to Egypt and Turkey, before heading to South Africa.

Lee is scheduled to return home on Nov. 26.

Lee Hugh