President Lee Reports on Achievements of European Tour: "I've Felt Our Raised Status Over the Past Year"

On the Reduction of EU Steel Quotas:

"Firmly Conveyed Our Stance That Such Measures Should Not Become Trade Barriers"

President Lee Jae-myung stated on June 19, regarding the achievements of his European tour, "Over the past year, I have truly felt that both South Korea's standing and the international community's expectations for our country have definitely risen."

President Lee Jae-myung is answering questions from the press at a briefing on the results of attending the G7 and the European tour held at the Chunuchukan at the Blue House on June 19, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News

President Lee held a briefing at the Blue House Press Hall on the same day to personally announce the results of his trip, remarking, "All of this was possible thanks to the support of the people," and made the above comments.

He added, "We held discussions with the European Union centered on our shared values of peace, prosperity, solidarity, and cooperation," and explained, "We also built consensus on major issues within the international community, such as the situation in the Middle East and peace on the Korean Peninsula."

In addition, regarding changes to the EU's steel tariff system, he said, "As Korea's steel quota has been drastically reduced, I conveyed to the EU our firm stance that such measures should not become barriers to trade."

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