Biden Expresses Condolences to Yoon on Father's Passing... Sends Floral Tribute to Residence

Yoon Arrives in the U.S... Moves to Camp David on the 18th After Preparing for the Summit

U.S. President Joe Biden sent a condolence message and a floral tribute to President Yoon Suk-yeol, who visited the United States to attend the Korea-U.S.-Japan summit, on the 17th (local time) to mourn the passing of his father.

According to the Blue House, President Biden, along with First Lady Jill Biden, wrote in the message, "I am praying for President Yoon," and "I mourn the passing of your father and wish him eternal peace." The floral tribute was delivered to President Yoon's accommodation before his arrival, and it is reported that the two leaders are also scheduled to have a phone call.

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President Yoon, who departed to attend the Korea-U.S.-Japan summit, arrived in the United States that afternoon. At the historic first standalone Korea-U.S.-Japan summit, the 'Camp David Principles,' which define trilateral cooperation, and the 'Spirit of Camp David' document outlining the vision for cooperation are expected to be adopted. After finalizing preparations for the summit with his aides at his accommodation, President Yoon will move to Camp David, the U.S. president's private retreat, on the morning of the 18th.

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