Senator from the U.S. met Yoon in Vilnius... Singing "American Pie" in Unison

Meeting During a Walk After Arrival in Lithuania... "Looking Forward to the Reception"
Scheduled Meeting with NATO Secretary General... Adoption of ITPP Cooperation Document

President Yoon Suk-yeol, who arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania on the 10th (local time) to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, and a group of U.S. senators he met on the street sang "American Pie" together. Citizens of Vilnius also recognized President Yoon, waved their hands, and sang along.

President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee, visiting Lithuania to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, are seen conversing with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and his spouse while strolling through the old town of Vilnius on the 10th (local time).
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That evening, while taking a walk in the Vilnius Old Town to adjust to the time difference and manage his condition, President Yoon had a surprise meeting with Senator Pete Ricketts, who was dining at an outdoor restaurant. During the meal, Senator Ricketts approached President Yoon and said, "Thank you for your wonderful congressional speech during your state visit to the United States last April," adding, "I look forward to the reception tomorrow morning."

In particular, the U.S. delegation dining with Senator Ricketts sang "American Pie," which President Yoon had sung during his previous meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington. On the morning of the 11th, President Yoon will hold a reception with the delegation of U.S. senators visiting Lithuania for the NATO summit. It is expected that discussions will cover security and South Korea-U.S. relations.

During his walk, President Yoon also encountered Charles Michel, President of the European Union (EU) Council, and his spouse. President Michel expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he received during his visit to Korea last May, saying, "I talked a lot with my wife about the conversations we had with President Yoon during that visit."

President Yoon will also hold a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that day. They plan to discuss ways to strengthen security cooperation between South Korea and NATO, adopting a cooperation document to launch the Korea-NATO Individualized Tailored Partnership Program (ITPP) across 11 fields including science and technology, counterterrorism, cyber security, and emerging technologies. A senior official from the presidential office explained in a local briefing, "Plans to contribute to expanding information sharing among NATO allies, including the United States, will also be discussed."

President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who are visiting Lithuania to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, are greeting citizens while taking a walk in the old town of Vilnius on the 10th (local time).
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