South Korean President prepares to visit 3 NATO countries

On November 8, the South Korean Presidential Office announced that President Yoon Suk Yeol is preparing to visit the US, UK and France.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to make a state visit to key partners. (Source: Yonhap)

Speaking at a press conference, Deputy National Security Advisor Kim Tae-hyo said that President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee will depart on November 15 for a three-day trip to San Francisco, USA.

During that time, the President will attend the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines.

The President will then return to Seoul on November 18 before departing for London on November 20 for a four-day state visit to Britain, at the invitation of King Charles III.

The visit takes place in the context of the two countries celebrating 140 years of bilateral relations in 2023.

From London, President Yoon Suk Yeol will travel to Paris, France, on November 23 to boost South Korea's bid to host the 2030 World Expo in the city of Busan.

Deputy Advisor Kim Tae-hyo also said that Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol's upcoming state visit to the Netherlands will take place from December 12-13.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/tong-thong-han-quoc-chuan-bi-cong-du-3-nuoc-nato-249207.html