Macron invites Seoul to G7 meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. They discussed stronger ties between their countries. Macron also spoke about democracy and criticized other world leaders.
President Macron traveled to South Korea after visiting Japan. He wanted to build a group of countries that support democracy. Macron said China was a problem and that Donald Trump was not reliable. The Ifri Asia Center studied the results of these meetings. This trip was part of a wider effort to show support for democratic values.
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Highlights
Macron Meets Lee Jae Myung
Emmanuel Macron met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Blue House.
Macron Seeks New Coalition
Macron wants a group of democracies to work together.
Criticism of China
Macron criticized China's influence on the world.
Trump's Unpredictability
Macron also criticized Donald Trump's actions.
Ifri Analysis Provided
An analysis from the Ifri Asia Center examined the meetings.