President Lee: "South Korea's Global Standing Has Changed Significantly Over the Past Year"

President Lee Jae-myung shared his thoughts on his recent European tour, including the G7 summit, stating, "The international community's assessment of South Korea is truly extraordinary. I felt that there have been many changes over the past year compared to last year."

During the 27th Cabinet meeting and the 12th emergency economic review meeting held at the Blue House today (June 23), President Lee said, "I heard that a British media outlet even published an article suggesting that South Korea should be included in the G7."

President Lee explained, "Many world leaders wanted to hold bilateral summits with the President of South Korea, to the point where it was difficult to accommodate all of them due to a lack of time," adding, "Various countries expressed interest in South Korea's high-tech industries and requested joint investments and the attraction of high-tech industries."

He further mentioned, "A significant number of countries showed interest in South Korea's defense industry and even asked for priority in areas such as air defense systems."

President Lee emphasized, "I think we can take pride in such external assessments," and added, "Although we have many problems within our country, I believe we can resolve them and move forward as an ideal, exemplary nation."

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