{"id":20112,"date":"2026-06-10T00:51:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T00:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/20112\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T00:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T00:51:49","slug":"president-lee-meets-korean-residents-in-belgium-we-will-present-a-better-korea-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/be\/20112\/","title":{"rendered":"President Lee Meets Korean Residents in Belgium: “We Will Present a Better Korea”"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Lee Jae-myung, who began his tour of Europe, met with local Korean residents in Belgium on the 9th (local time) and pledged, “From now on, we will present a better Republic of Korea, different from what you have seen so far.”<\/p>\n

On this day, President Lee held a meeting with compatriots at a hotel in downtown Belgium and said, “You must have been concerned while watching Korea go through rapid changes, but the country is recovering quickly,” expressing his determination.<\/p>\n

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President Lee Jae-myung is giving a greeting at a Korean community dinner meeting held at a hotel in Brussels, Belgium, on the 9th (local time). 2026.6.10<\/p>\n

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President Lee remarked, “It is often said that living abroad turns you into a patriot. You naturally pay more attention to domestic issues, and inevitably, you end up comparing Korea with other countries. As a result, the status of your home country and its credibility in the world affect the treatment you receive abroad.” He added, “I believe many of you have felt this quite dramatically over the past two or three years.”<\/p>\n

He continued, “Korea has transformed dramatically from a poor country that struggled with foreign aid to a nation leading economically, and now it is even recognized as a center of global culture. This is a remarkable leap forward,” adding, “I believe you also feel proud of your homeland.”<\/p>\n

In addition, President Lee called on local embassies and other institutions to “go beyond their current roles and serve as platforms for advancing the cultural industry and supporting overseas Koreans,” and encouraged the compatriots to “actively utilize overseas spaces.”<\/p>\n

In particular, President Lee said, “I instructed the heads of overseas missions to frequently meet and communicate with overseas Koreans and compatriots, to fully investigate what they want, what inconveniences they face, and what suggestions they have.” He went on to add, “I believe the role of the head of an overseas mission is similar to that of a community center director.”<\/p>\n

He stressed, “As a trading nation, the Republic of Korea has no choice but to engage with the world. Not only exchanges between countries, but also private exchanges are important.” He further encouraged, saying, “Depending on the actions of each of you, the image of Korea can be completely different. You are all remarkable civilian diplomats who shine a light on Korea.”<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, President Lee expressed surprise when told that he was the first sitting or former president of Korea to hold a meeting with Korean residents during a visit to Belgium.<\/p>\n

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This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.<\/p>\n

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