South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office announced on Thursday that he will visit the Czech Republic from September 19 to 22. The visit aims to support bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, and technology.
The trip is seen as a step in deepening ties between the two nations, with discussions planned around key issues such as nuclear energy collaboration. Yoon is expected to meet with Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala to explore opportunities for expanding economic cooperation and advancing South Korea’s bid for a nuclear energy project in the European country.
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to the Czech Republic marks the first by a South Korean leader in nearly nine years, following former President Park Geun-hye’s trip in 2015.
Yoon is expected to use this visit to convey South Korea’s emphasis on “sales diplomacy” to ensure the deal reaches a successful conclusion. Kim Tae-hyo, the first deputy director of South Korea’s National Security Office, noted that the president’s efforts will focus on building a “nuclear energy alliance” between the two countries.
On the first day of his visit, Yoon will meet with Czech President Petr Pavel for talks on foreign relations and defense strategies, followed by a joint press conference and an official dinner.
Yoon and Pavel will attend a joint business forum to expand economic ties the following day. Yoon will also hold meetings with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, where discussions will cover the Czech Republic’s economic and social policies, as well as the nuclear project.
In addition to these high-level talks, Yoon will meet with key Czech legislative leaders, including Senate Speaker Milos Vystrcil and lower house speaker Marketa Pekarova Adamova. These meetings are expected to support the growing partnership between the two nations and pave the way for further collaboration in areas beyond nuclear energy, including technology and people-to-people exchanges.
President Yoon Suk Yeol will be accompanied by a delegation of South Korean business leaders representing over 50 companies during his visit to the Czech Republic.
With more than 100 South Korean firms already operating, South Korea ranks as the fourth-largest foreign investor, following Germany, Japan, and the United States. The trip is expected to expand South Korea’s presence in the Czech market, with an emphasis on sectors like semiconductors, hydrogen, and advanced technology.
