While there are a lot of speculations regarding her visit, it is being reported that Ivanka could discuss talks between the United States and North Korea.
First daughter and senior advisor to President Donald Trump Ivanka Trump is all set to attend the closing ceremony of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic winter games on Sunday Feb. 25 and lead the presidential delegation to South Korea.
While there are a lot of speculations regarding her visit, it is being reported that Ivanka could discuss talks between the United States and North Korea.
Yonhap News Agency based in Seoul, South Korea, reported that North Korea’s denuclearization would be a topic of discussion during Ivanka’s visit.
Noh Kyu-duk, foreign ministry spokesman also confirmed the news and said: “Issues of mutual interest could naturally be on the table during the process of the visit. The upcoming visit by adviser Ivanka is intended to celebrate the successful hosting of the PyeongChang Olympics and highlight the mutual understanding of the South Korea-U. S. alliance,” the spokesman said.
The South Korean foreign ministry is reviewing the role Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea Kang Kyung-wha would play when the first daughter of the United States visits Seoul.
Reports state Ivanka’s visit was arranged by President Trump and the United States Olympic Committee and her complete itinerary would be released by the White House a few days before she leaves for South Korea.
According to a report by the Straits Times, first lady of South Korea Kim Jung Sook will most likely be receiving Ivanka and she will be provided with presidential-level security.
