German Chancellor Merz arrives in South Korea

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived at Seongnam Military Airport in South Korea on October 29 for a two-day official visit. Merz will meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at Cheong Wa Dae for their official summit, followed by a joint press statement and a state dinner.

Talks will focus on economic cooperation, high-tech supply chains, renewable energy, defense and arms industry collaboration, and regional security developments. It was learned that he will also attend the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in Seoul alongside business leaders from both nations.