[On--point] S. Korea's President Lee decides to skip NATO summit --What happens now?

As we just heard,.. Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

For more on this and the Lee administration's foreign policy, we're joined by Professor Choi Hyun-jin, Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science at Kyunghee University.

Professor Choi, thanks for joining us this morning.

1. The South Korean government recently worked to minimize the impact caused by the conflict between Israel and Iran. But President Trump just a few hours ago said Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. What's your take on this? Does this mean there won't be any more economic or security threats for South Korea?

2. Regarding North Korea, what lessons might the regime have drawn from the current situation in the Middle East? Should it be concerned about its own nuclear ambitions?

3. Now that President Lee Jae Myung has decided not to attend this week's NATO summit, it appears that Lee will not be able to meet Trump any time soon. How might this decision affect South Korea's relations with the U.S. and European countries?

4. President Lee faces several challenges in relations with the U.S. --including tariffs and the cost-sharing agreement for U.S. troops stationed in Korea. How do you think he should navigate these issues?

5. President Lee said he plans to focus on "pragmatic diplomacy." How should his administration balance the intense rivalry between the U.S. and China during his term?

Alright thank you so much for your insight today. We appreciate it.