Biden to travel to South Korea, Japan next month to 'deepen ties'

By Servet Gunerigok

WASHINGTON (AA) - US President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan next month, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Wednesday.

The visit will take place from May 20 to May 24 to "further deepen ties between our governments, economies and people," said Psaki in a statement.

"This trip will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s rock-solid commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and to U.S. treaty alliances with the Republic of Korea and Japan," she added.

Biden will meet the nations' leaders -- South Korea's newly elected President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.

"The leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen our vital security relationships, enhance economic ties, and expand our close cooperation to deliver practical results.

"In Tokyo, President Biden will also meet with the leaders of the Quad grouping of Australia, Japan, India, and the United States. We look forward to having further details to share about this trip soon," said the statement.