U.S. President to visit South Korea for APEC Summit on Oct 29-30
U.S. President Donald Trump is anticipated to pay a visit to South Korea from October 29 to 30 to participate in high-level meetings on the amrgins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, according to National Security Adviser Wi Sung-Iac, Yonhap repots.
During his visit, President Trump is expected to hold bilateral talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Wi also noted that a potential U.S.-China summit could also take place if arrangements are finalized.
When asked about the possibility of Trump meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his stay, Wi stated no such plans are currently known.
Meanwhile, senior South Korean officials are in Washington this week to finalize details of Seoul’s $350 billion investment pledge. Wi noted that both sides are aligned on the importance of making progress head of the Lee-Trump summit.
Earlier, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for talks in South Korea.
