President Lee Jae-myung Arrives in Brussels for First European Visit

by Kim Bongcheol Posted : June 9, 2026, 23:33Updated : June 9, 2026, 23:33
President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung greet guests upon arrival at Brussels Melsbroek Air Base on June 9, local time. [Photo=Yonhap News]
President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung greet guests upon arrival at Brussels Melsbroek Air Base on June 9, local time. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Lee Jae-myung, the President of South Korea, arrived in Brussels, Belgium, on June 9, marking the first stop of his European tour ahead of the G7 Summit.
The President began his itinerary with a dinner meeting with expatriates.
On the morning of June 10, he is scheduled to hold a summit with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and meet with King Philippe.
In the afternoon, he will have discussions with António Costa, the President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.
During the summit with Belgium, topics will include enhancing trade, expanding cooperation between small and medium-sized enterprises, and fostering exchanges between educational institutions. Discussions with the EU will focus on trade and security cooperation.



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