On June 22, 2025, South Korean presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced that President Lee Jae-myung would not be participating in the NATO summit scheduled for June 24–25 in The Hague. She referred to domestic priorities and the escalating uncertainty in the Middle East as reasons for the decision.
Why Lee Jae-myung Did Not Attend the NATO Summit
Konstantin Asmolov
How the Summit Went
Staying within the bounds of what can be commented on, here are several noteworthy points:
– The main issue discussed was defense spending. The United States proposed that allies raise their military budgets to 5% of GDP.