Trump's eldest son visits Korea: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Donald Trump Jr. as they walk together to depart the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10. Reuters-Yonhap
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is currently visiting Korea, sources said Tuesday.
Trump Jr. arrived here earlier in the day for a four-day trip, according to the sources familiar with the matter. His visit is said to be for business purposes.
It marks Trump Jr.'s second visit to Korea since President Trump began his second term last year.
His latest visit comes amid heightened global uncertainty stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis and a number of pending issues between Seoul and Washington, including Korea's $350 billion investment pledge to the United States and the U.S.' restrictions on intelligence sharing about North Korea.
Trump's son previously visited Korea in April last year for a two-day trip at the invitation of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin.
At that time, he held a series of closed-door meetings with top Korean business leaders, including Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan, to discuss potential partnerships in the shipbuilding, defense and energy sectors.
During his latest trip, Trump Jr. plans to attend a concert marking the release of the debut album of Chung's wife, flutist Han Jee-hee, on Wednesday, according to retail industry sources.
Chung is known for his ties to Trump Jr., having been invited to the U.S. president's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. Chung and his wife also attended Trump's presidential inauguration early last year.