Tue, 26 Sep 2023
King Charles invites South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol for state visit in November
South Korean President's State Visit to UK
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit the UK in November at the invitation of King Charles III.
Second Foreign Leader Since Charles's Reign
Yoon is the second foreign leader to visit the UK since King Charles assumed the throne in September last year.
Previous Foreign Leader Visit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was the first foreign leader to visit the UK under King Charles's reign, in November of the previous year.
Hosts and Venue
King Charles and Queen Camilla will host President Yoon and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, at Buckingham Palace.
No Confirmed Date Yet
The specific date for President Yoon's visit to the UK has not been announced.
Yoon's Surprise Singing Performance
During a state visit to the United States in April, President Yoon surprised guests with a rendition of "American Pie" at a White House dinner.
Expectations for UK State Banquet
State banquets in Buckingham Palace are typically formal events with speeches, toasts, and a formal dinner, and a string orchestra provides musical accompaniment.