FM Cho to visit U.S. for G20 foreign ministers' meeting this week

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to travel to the United States this week to participate in a Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers meeting, according to the South Korean foreign ministry. The five-day visit, which begins on Thursday, aims to discuss global challenges and enhance international cooperation with partner nations. Cho plans to engage in discussions with his counterparts on major issues, including geopolitical concerns, energy, and supply chains, to explore ways to strengthen G20 collaboration, as stated by a ministry official.

South Korea is scheduled to take on the G20 presidency in 2028, and the government intends to work closely with member countries to ensure the continued progress of discussions on various global issues. During the meeting, Cho will also seek bilateral consultations with his counterparts from key countries outside the formal sessions.

Should a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio occur, they are anticipated to discuss matters pertaining to the Korean Peninsula, such as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's recent visit to China.