Biden shifts focus back to Indo-Pacific with first trip to region

U.S. president visits South Korea before moving to Japan for Quad summit

KIM JAEWON and KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writers

May 20, 2022 15:29 JST

Updated on May 20, 2022 17:24 JST

SEOUL/NEW DELHI -- U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in South Korea late Friday afternoon, kicking off a five-day trip to South Korea and Japan.

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