President Lee Jae-myung plans to meet with Cardinal Lazarus Yoo (Minister of Clergy at the Holy See) on the 7th.
According to the Presidential Office on the 6th, President Lee will meet Cardinal Yoo at 2 p.m. on the 7th at the Yongsan Presidential Office. This will be the first meeting with a religious figure since his inauguration.
Previously, President Lee noted on Facebook during his presidential campaign in May that "Cardinal Yoo, appointed as the first Korean Minister at the Holy See, will participate in the conclave," and stated that "the reason the public is paying more attention to this conclave than ever before."
On the 5th of last month, Cardinal Yoo expressed in a congratulatory video for President Lee's inauguration that "as a public servant for all of us, I hope you become a president who brings hope, courage, and strength to those who are especially poor, struggling, marginalized, and have lost hope." Cardinal Yoo said in the video, "You have finally become the president for all after overcoming many hardships," adding that "(President Lee) has lived a life full of trials and tribulations."
He continued, "You have come to a very difficult and lonely position," and expressed his support by saying, "When you feel lonely, difficult, painful, and upset, I will be next to you as President and pray for you." Cardinal Yoo stated, "With patience and wisdom while listening to the voices of the people, I believe you will firmly move forward with the tasks you need to accomplish, and I will be with you."