Biden to Visit South Korea on May 20... Yoon's Side Says "Fastest Summit Meeting Since New Government Inauguration"

Baek Hyunjin Spokesperson "Historic Turning Point Established for Development of Comprehensive Power Alliance Between the Two Countries"

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol is meeting with Philippe Lefort, the French Ambassador to Korea, at the transition committee office in Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 27th. Photo by Transition Committee Press Corps

[Asia Economy reporters Yoo Byung-don and Boo Ae-ri] The office of President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol expressed a welcoming stance regarding U.S. President Joe Biden's scheduled visit to Korea on the 20th of next month.

Spokesperson Bae Hyun-jin stated in a written briefing on the 28th, "President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol welcomes U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Korea from May 20 to May 22," adding, "We expect this to be a historic turning point that will further develop the comprehensive strategic alliance between the two countries."

Spokesperson Bae explained, "The Korea-U.S. summit to be held on the occasion of President Biden's visit will be the earliest summit held after the inauguration of a new government," and added, "President-elect Yoon plans to have in-depth discussions with President Biden on the development of the Korea-U.S. alliance, cooperation on North Korea policy, economic security, and a wide range of major regional and international issues."

He continued, "To ensure the successful visit of President Biden, both Korea and the U.S. will closely coordinate through diplomatic channels," and added, "The Presidential Transition Committee will also make thorough preparations."

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