Yomiuri: "US Biden Considering Visiting Korea in Late May After Korean Presidential Election"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] According to Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun on the 1st, U.S. President Joe Biden is considering a visit to Korea at the end of May, shortly after the South Korean presidential election.

According to the report, multiple U.S. and Japanese government officials revealed that President Biden is coordinating a visit to Japan at the end of May for the so-called 'Quad (U.S., Japan, Australia, India) summit,' and is also considering a visit to Korea during the same period.

The U.S. government has been seeking to visit Korea after the inauguration of the new South Korean president. Yomiuri reported that the visit is being coordinated to take place after May 9, when President Moon Jae-in's term expires, including visits to both Japan and Korea.

Initially, the Japanese government reportedly proposed to the U.S. side a visit period between March and June, considering the schedule of the House of Councillors election held in the summer.

However, Yomiuri added that the timing of President Biden's visit could be moved earlier or later depending on how the schedules of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are coordinated.

In Australia's case, a general election is expected around May.

President Biden appears to plan visits to Korea and Japan to highlight cooperation among South Korea, the U.S., and Japan on China and North Korea policies.

Meanwhile, the Japanese government is considering welcoming President Biden as the first state guest of the Kishida Fumio Cabinet.

Prime Minister Kishida's visit to the U.S. is expected to be pursued after President Biden's visit to Japan.

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