emirates7 - The President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to hold their inaugural summit in Washington on August 25th to explore ways to strengthen the alliance between the two countries and enhance collaboration in advanced industries, the Korean presidential office announced Tuesday.

Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung informed reporters that Lee will leave for a three-day trip to the United States on August 24th, according to Yonhap News Agency.

This will be Lee’s first visit to the U.S. since assuming office in early June.