Lee attends G20 summit to discuss inclusive growth, climate change

JOHANNESBURG — President Lee Jae Myung attended the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday, where he is expected to pledge Korea's active role in addressing key global issues, including inclusive growth and climate change. This year's G20 runs through Sunday and brings together leaders of major economies — with the exception of U.S. President Donald Trump — under the theme, "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability." Lee will participate in three sessions to outline Korea's vision to take on a more active role in addressing global challenges, highlighting initiatives on artificial intelligence, inclusive growth and economic policy, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said. During the first session on inclusive and sustainable economic growth, Lee plans to introduce Korea's fiscal policy initiatives and propose several measures, including reducing debt burdens on developing countries, restoring the multilateral trading system and enhancing the effectiveness of development cooperation, the presidential office said. At the second session focused on global reWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times