Yoon's 5-Night, 7-Day Tour of the UK, US, and Canada Including the Queen's Funeral and UN General Assembly

On the 19th, Following Attendance at Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral, Keynote Speech at the UN General Assembly in New York

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[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] President Yoon Suk-yeol will embark on a tour of the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada from the 18th to the 24th. On the 19th (local time), he will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London, UK, and then deliver a keynote speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.

On the 12th, Kim Sung-han, Director of the National Security Office, revealed the schedule during a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office, stating, "We are planning a tour to London, New York, and Canada from the 18th to the 24th," and added, "At the first destination, London, the President will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II to pay tribute and express deep condolences to the British people and the royal family."

Regarding the visit to the UK, Director Kim said, "The UK is an ally that shares core values with our country and has cooperated closely," and noted, "President Yoon's decision to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is a result of comprehensively considering the historical ties between Korea and the UK, the achievements of Queen Elizabeth II, and her affection for Korea. The details are being coordinated with the UK through protocol channels."

About the keynote speech at the UN General Assembly, he stated, "The theme of this year's assembly is that the international community is at an unprecedented turning point, and it seeks transformative solutions to complex challenges," adding, "President Yoon will present South Korea's role as a global leader nation that leads the practical resolution of international issues and the establishment of an international order based on universal values." He further explained, "President Yoon is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech on the first day of the high-level segment on the 20th and is planning bilateral meetings with major leaders, a meeting with the UN Secretary-General, and engagements with the Korean diaspora." It is also reported that bilateral talks with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are being pursued.

During the visit to Canada, a bilateral summit between the two heads of state is highly likely. Director Kim said, "Canada is the second-largest supplier of mineral resources and a producer of key minerals essential for secondary batteries and electric vehicles, such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt, and is an advanced AI country," adding, "The visit to Canada aims to deepen cooperation for digital and AI development, the establishment of a stable and resilient critical mineral supply chain, and strengthening economic security."

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