U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has left on what's expected to be his final foreign trip in office to visit South Korea, Japan and France. In Seoul and Tokyo he's expected to discuss trilateral ties and Asia-Pacific security, while in Paris talks will focus on challenges in Europe and the Middle East.
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00:00Antony Blinken has set off on what's likely the last foreign trip for the U.S.'s top diplomat,
00:06heading to South Korea, Japan and France.
00:10The Secretary of State is set to meet with top officials in Seoul.
00:14The U.S. State Department website says Blinken will reaffirm ties with the democratic country
00:19currently embroiled in political turmoil, with its president under investigation for
00:23insurrection.
00:25The two sides will also discuss Asia-Pacific security and trilateral ties with Japan, a
00:31topic that Blinken will also address with officials in Tokyo.
00:35In France, talks will focus on challenges in Europe and the Middle East.