Korea opts out of G7 leaders’ supply chain declaration as Lee balances China ties

AI핵심 요약

• ·Seoul backed seven summit documents, but withheld support for a critical minerals pledge that appeared to take a direct stance against the world's leader in rare earths.
• ·Korea signed onto seven of eight outcome documents adopted by world leaders at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Evian, France, earlier this week.
• ·The exception was the leaders’ declaration on securing critical minerals supply chains, a move that apparently kept China in mind as the G7 countries — Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States — aim for diversification and collective resilience.
• ·Korea was a signatory of agreements covering issues such as a safer digital space for minors, more balanced and resilient growth and the fight against drug trafficking, with President Lee Jae Myung in attendance at the summit for a second consecutive year to represent a partner nation on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• ·While the “G7 Leaders’ Declaration on Securing Supply Chains for Critical Minerals” doesn’t specifically mention China, it is inevitably aimed at the country’s rare earth monopoly as countries seek diversification.