(JUNE 17, 2026) BLUE HOUSE BRIEFING

(June 17, 2026) Press Briefing On G7 Summit Outcomes & Chats With Us President Trump ｜ Oh Hyun-joo, 3rd Deputy Director Of National Security

[G7 Expanded Sessions Attended by President Lee Jae Myung Over Two Days]

✔ **Discussions Focused on Balanced Economic Growth and the Effective Adoption of AI**
▪️Session 1 addressed mutually beneficial partnerships between recipient and donor countries
▪️Session 2 focused on solutions to global economic imbalances
▪️Leaders were also expected to discuss challenges and opportunities related to the adoption of artificial intelligence during the working lunch

✔ **President Lee Held an Extensive Two-Hour Conversation with President Trump**
▪️The two leaders exchanged views on Korea–U.S. relations and major international issues
▪️President Lee attended the G7 Summit for the second consecutive year
▪️Korea is set to assume the G20 Presidency in 2028
▪️Reaffirmed Korea’s commitment to international solidarity in addressing global challenges

✔ **Strengthening Cooperation with the G7 in Development, Health, and Digital Sectors**
▪️“AI should promote innovation while ensuring safety and accountability”
▪️President Lee proposed enhanced cooperation on global energy supply chains
▪️Expressed support for strengthening the role of the IEA Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore
▪️Secured momentum for a pragmatic, national-interest-centered diplomatic approach
▪️Held bilateral summit meetings with leaders of three countries and expanded personal diplomatic ties

✔ **President Lee and President Trump Held Informal Talks During the Official Dinner**
▪️President Lee welcomed the conclusion of U.S.–Iran ceasefire negotiations
▪️The two leaders agreed on the importance of ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
▪️President Trump stated that the United States would play a constructive role in advancing peace on the Korean Peninsula
▪️He expressed willingness to remain in close communication with President Lee on ways to contribute to regional peace
▪️The two leaders met several times during the G7 Summit, reaffirming mutual trust and cooperation

🔎Full briefing:
[https://www.president.go.kr/briefings](https://www.president.go.kr/briefings)...

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🔹Date: June 17, 2026 (Wed) 13:30 (Local Time)
🔹Venue: Main Press Room, International Press Center
🔹Speaker: Oh Hyun-joo, 3rd Deputy Director of the National Security Office