Biden also hopes to use the visit, which begins Tuesday, to underscore the importance of South Korea and Japan building on their security ties. South Korean officials said that the two leaders would discuss human rights concerns in North Korea. The South Korean president will visit the Korean War Memorial with Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Tuesday evening. South Korea has provided Ukraine with about $230 million in non lethal assistance since Russia's invasion more than 14 months ago. “The ROK is stepping up around the world.”Yoon is the second ally to be honored by Biden with a state visit.

Source: ABC News April 24, 2023 21:41 UTC