Biden to host South Korean leader Yoon for 2nd state visit

By CHRIS MEGERIAN
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for the second state visit of his administration. The White House said Tuesday that Yoon will be joined by first lady Kim Keon Hee. A state dinner will be held April 26. The trip will mark the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the United States and South Korea. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre calls the alliance “critical to advancing peace, stability, and prosperity” around the world. Biden visited South Korea and Japan last year as the U.S. seeks to strengthen its relationships in Asia. The first state visit of Biden’s administration was held for French President Emmanuel Macron in December.