Seoul: A planned visit to South Korea by Sweden's prime minister and other ministers has been postponed, diplomatic sources said Wednesday, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law and its subsequent lifting. The top Swedish delegation, led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, was scheduled to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, but the visit has been postponed, sources said. The new date has yet to be decided.According to Yonhap News Agency, during the visit, Kristersson was scheduled to hold talks with Yoon and meet with other key Seoul officials. Other planned diplomatic trips by Seoul officials have also been canceled or shortened. First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun will return home later in the day, cutting short his two-nation tour to Spain and Germany. Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun has also canceled her trip to the United Arab Emirates, where she was scheduled to participate in nuclear energy talks.
- September 13, 2026
