South Korean President Yoon begins three-day UK state visit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee have begun a three-day state visit to the UK, hosted by King Charles III. The visit will focus on deepening cooperation and launching negotiations for an upgraded free-trade deal. President Yoon will address lawmakers in parliament and discuss boosting bilateral ties. The UK government aims to strike new trade deals with countries worldwide, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit will also involve discussions on science and technology and defense cooperation.