South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Washington during the first half of 2023 to meet American leader Joe Biden, a diplomatic source stated on Friday.
As per Yonhap News Agency, the trip will be the first state visit to the US by a South Korean president in 12 years.
President Lee Myung-bak was the last president to pay such a visit to Washington in 2011.
Furthermore, the source indicated that the allies are keeping other options open, such as an official visit or a working visit.
April is believed to be as the most likely time for the trip.
Yoon's visit would coincide with the 70th anniversary of the two countries' alliance at a time when his administration is seeking a closer alignment with Washington on both security and economic issues.
Meanwhile, the presidential office noted that it has no details to reveal as of now, given that it is customary for the two nations to simultaneously unveil a state visit and the need to consider the congressional calendar.
"The two countries are in talks over a U.S. visit, and nothing has been decided yet," a senior presidential official said.
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