► G7 summit participation allows Yoon to argue that Seoul is indeed becoming a Global Pivotal State.

► Participation in the G7 and, more generally, South Korea’s more active role in global affairs will demand Seoul to provide more public goods.

► Yoon’s attending the recent G7 summit hosted by Japan can be seen as recognition that South Korea is not only more powerful and active than in the past but also that the country is here to stay.