President Moon Embarks on European Tour, Heads to Rome for G20 Attendance

Seoul Airport Departure Event Attended by Song Young-gil, Democratic Party Leader, and Jeon Hae-cheol, Minister of the Interior and Safety

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in departed on the 28th to attend the 'Group of Twenty (G20)' summit. On the 29th (local time), President Moon is scheduled to make an official visit to the Vatican and meet Pope Francis.

This marks a 7-night, 9-day European tour, including attending the '26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)' held in Glasgow, UK, and a state visit to Hungary.

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Meanwhile, at the departure ceremony held at Seoul Airport, Minister of the Interior and Safety Jeon Hae-cheol and Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil were present.

President Moon wore a gray suit with a striped tie, and First Lady Kim Jung-sook wore a navy two-piece outfit with beige shoes. Both President Moon and the First Lady wore white masks adorned with the Taegeukgi pattern.

After greeting those present at the site, President Moon boarded Air Force One.