President Lee Welcomes U.S.-Iran End of Hostilities, Praises Trump's Leadership

President Lee Jae-myung expressed his welcome regarding the news of the end of hostilities between the United States and Iran, describing it as "a significant step toward resolving a situation that the international community has long anticipated."

President Lee, who is currently on a tour of Europe, wrote on his social media on the 15th (local time) that he "highly evaluates the leadership of President Trump, who led the conclusion of these negotiations, as well as the diplomatic efforts of the negotiating parties and related countries."

He added, "I hope that this agreement will lead to the swift restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East and establish a foundation for the safety and prosperity of the people in the region."

He further wrote, "I hope that global energy supply and demand will stabilize, and that all vessels, including our own ships and crew members that have faced restrictions in navigating the Strait of Hormuz, will be able to resume safe operations as soon as possible."

President Lee stated, "The heightened tensions in the Middle East have caused rises in energy prices and logistics costs, acting as a significant burden on domestic prices, corporate management, and daily life as a whole," adding, "Although it may be difficult to feel the changes in the short term, I look forward to the gradual resolution of uncertainties in our economy and the creation of an opportunity for recovery."

He also emphasized, "As a responsible member of the international community, the Republic of Korea will spare no necessary resources or cooperation to ensure that this agreement contributes to world peace and prosperity beyond the Middle East."

President Lee promised, "We will continue to play a necessary role in close coordination with the United States and the international community to ensure that free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is consistently guaranteed."

On the 16th (local time), President Lee will attend the expanded session of the G7 Summit held in Évian, France.

As this is effectively the first international meeting to be held since the end of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, discussions are expected to take place regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and global supply chains.

Attention is also focused on whether a bilateral meeting between President Lee and President Trump will take place; a high-ranking official from the Presidential Office stated, "We are keeping the possibility open, but it is difficult to say that there has been any concrete progress."

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