South Korean president's trips abroad attract growing scrutiny

Netherlands visit is Yoon's 16th overseas excursion since taking power last year

Critics are raising questions over President Yoon Suk Yeol's frequent trips overseas. He is off to the Netherlands this week, his sixth visit to Europe; he has been to the U.S. five times, and paid visits to India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. © Yonhap/AP

STEVEN BOROWIEC, Nikkei staff writer

December 11, 2023 13:54 JST

SEOUL -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol departed for another overseas trip on Monday, this time for a state visit to the Netherlands.

While there, Yoon will visit ASML, a Dutch manufacturer of advanced chipmaking machines, and will attend a business forum with representatives of companies from both countries. The president will also take part in a state banquet before wrapping up his trip with an event featuring classical Korean music and dance.