On 13–15 June, the President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Moon Jae-in, paid a State Visit to Sweden at the invitation of His Majesty The King. The President was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Kim Jung-sook.
President Moon Jae-in was accompanied by a delegation comprising South Korean government ministers and business representatives. The programme included talks and meetings with the Prime Minister and Swedish ministers, members of parliament and business representatives.
Sweden and South Korea are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations this year, and the aim of the State Visit was to consolidate and enhance the good relations between the two countries. South Korea is Asia’s fourth-largest economy and one of the world’s most innovative countries. There is considerable potential for increased trade and strengthened exchanges, including in innovation, research, digital transformation and the creative industries. Increased collaboration on social welfare and labour market issues were also discussed. Sweden has a unique history and presence on the Korean peninsula, and peace and security issues were highlighted during the visit.
The Government Offices of Sweden - State Visit from the Republic of Korea 
The Government Offices of Sweden - Prime Minister Stefan Löfven to receive the President of the Republic of Korea
