Trump to Return Early Due to Middle East Situation, According to U.S. Media
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is expected to shorten his schedule and return early from Canada, where he is attending the G7 summit, citing the tensions between Israel and Iran as a reason, according to foreign media reports.
In this regard, the presidential office stated that it is "in the process of confirming the details."
A high-ranking official from the presidential office spoke with reporters on the 17th and, when asked if there had been prior notice or understanding from the U.S. side, replied, "The U.S.-South Korea summit was essentially a scheduled event." The official added, "We are currently in a situation where we received the report as breaking news, and we are verifying the facts."
“Time for the Summit is Coordinated… Prioritizing Situation Assessment”
Regarding the possibility of President Trump coordinating the schedule for a summit with President Moon Jae-in before his return, the official said, "The meeting was scheduled for tomorrow, and the time had already been confirmed." He noted, "Since the breaking news just came in, any related discussions will progress after confirming the facts."
The summit between South Korea and the U.S. was expected to take place during the G7 meeting, with issues regarding the Korean Peninsula situation and economic security anticipated as major topics.
Progress Reported on South Korea-Japan Summit
Meanwhile, regarding the promotion of a bilateral summit between South Korea and Japan, the official stated, "I understand that there is specific progress." However, he refrained from commenting on the likelihood of its success or specific scheduling.
If President Trump's decision to return early is realized, it is expected that there will inevitably be certain changes to the multilateral and bilateral diplomatic schedules among major countries. The presidential office is closely monitoring the situation through practical channels with the U.S. side and coordinating the direction of response.
