It is going to be really interesting to see what President Trump says during his visit to South Korea. On prior foreign visits since taking the Presidency he has been pretty restrained with what he has said. However, it will be interesting to see if he makes any “tear down this wall” like statements to North Korea during his visit:
President Donald Trump
South Korea will provide the best treatment it can offer to a foreign dignitary when U.S.President Donald Trump arrives here Nov.7 for a two-day state visit, Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday.
Trump will be the first sitting U.S.head of state to make a “state visit” in 25 years following George H. W.Bush in 1992. He will also be the first head of state to visit Korea since the Moon Jae-in government was launched in May.
“A state visit is made only once for a country during a Korean president’s term,” presidential spokesman Park Soo-hyun said.“Considering this, Trump’s state visit means we are treating him with the best respect as a top guest.”
Foreign leaders’ visits are divided into state, official, working and private visits, with each governed by different protocols.
A state visit usually includes welcome and farewell ceremonies upon arrival and departure, an artillery salute, an official welcome ceremony at Cheong Wa Dae, a state dinner with a performance, a summit and cultural programs.Trump’s visit this time will include almost all such events, according to Park.
Trump and first lady Melania will arrive here in the morning following their visit to Japan.They will leave for Beijing in the afternoon the next day.Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, will also accompany the first couple as a member of the official entourage. [Korea Times]
You can read more at the link, but President Trump will arrive on the morning of November 7th and is scheduled to give a speech to the National Assembly after visiting the Blue House. There are no plans to visit the DMZ during his visit because of the current tensions with North Korea.
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According to the State Dept website, there have been numerous 2-3 day visits in the last 25 years.
https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/travels/president/korea-south
Who you going to believe? Korean Times or the State Department?
Hmmm… Actually, that’s a tough one…
Aha! It’s going to be a “State Visit”, not just a round of glad-handing…
“Foreign leaders’ visits are divided into state, official, working and private visits, with each governed by different protocols.”