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Social media posts show ex-US President Clinton apparently sightseeing in central Seoul

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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is seen in central Seoul in this photo shared on social media, Tuesday. Captured from Threads

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is seen in central Seoul in this photo shared on social media, Tuesday. Captured from Threads

Photos and videos of former U.S. President Bill Clinton apparently sightseeing in central Seoul have been shared online, raising speculation over the nature of seemingly his first visit to Korea in decades.

The posts, shared on social media and online communities, showed the former U.S. president reportedly visiting the Gwanghwamun and Insadong areas, popular tourist destinations in the Korean capital, on Sunday.

Some posts showed Clinton taking photos with locals and exchanging conversation.

The Clinton Foundation did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment. It did not share information on Clinton's possible visit to Korea on its official channels.

There was no official schedule organized by Seoul's foreign ministry in connection with Clinton's visit, according to a ministry official.

During his presidency, Clinton visited Korea in November 1998 for a summit with then Korean President Kim Dae-jung. (Yonhap)