White House: "Biden to Visit Korea and Japan from 20th to 24th Next Month" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The White House announced on the 27th (local time) that U.S. President Joe Biden will visit South Korea and Japan from the 20th to the 24th of next month. During this trip, President Biden is also scheduled to meet with President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol for a bilateral summit.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated in a press release that President Biden aims to deepen ties between governments, economies, and peoples through this visit. She added, "This trip will advance the Biden administration's commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and treaty alliances with South Korea and Japan."

She also mentioned that President Biden will hold bilateral talks with President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to discuss opportunities to achieve tangible outcomes such as deepening security relations, strengthening economic ties, and expanding close cooperation.

During the visit, President Biden will also host the Quad summit in Japan, a consultative group among the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India aimed at countering China. This will be President Biden's first visit to South Korea and Japan since his inauguration in January last year.

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