South Korean President and his wife’s trip to Britain
President Moon Jae-in of South Korea and his wife have embarked on an official trip to Britain
He is the first leader of a country to visit him since the coronation of King Charles III of Britain
Since coming to power, the President of South Korea has been seeking to strengthen his country’s relations with Western governments, despite the growing threat from North Korea
However, the main focus of this trip will be on trade and technology matters
Talks between the two countries regarding a new free trade agreement will begin on Thursday
Britain is interested in strengthening its relations with growing economies in the Pacific Rim region, given its departure from the European Union
According to the latest statistics, the volume of trade between Britain and South Korea is approximately £161 billion, more than $20 billion
According to the Prime Minister’s office, the President of South Korea and his wife will stay in Britain for three days