South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol embarked on a state visit to the UK on Monday, the first leg of a two-nation trip, also encompassing France, as part of a diplomatic push ahead of the 2030 World Expo bid. Yoon’s four-day visit, following an invitation from King Charles III, marks the 140th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit features a royal ceremony, a speech before the British parliament and a summit with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss enhanced strategic cooperation in technology, trade and security.

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