President Park will visit the UK in november.

British Ambassador: Pres. Park's State Visit Will Strengthen Korea-UK Ties

British Ambassador to Korea Scott Wightman says the upcoming state visit
of President Park Geun-hye to the UK will raise bilateral relations to the next level.

Appearing on KBS World Radio's weekly interview show 'Touch Base in Seoul' on
Tuesday, the ambassador said relations between South Korea and Britain based on
shared values will further develop into a "global strategic partnership"
with the state visit, that coincides with the 130th anniversary of the two
countries' diplomatic ties.

On the economic front, he said the Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement has so
far been beneficial to both countries, and there is great potential for economic
cooperation in the future.

He also emphasized the importance of exchanges in education, noting
the British Embassy has strong scholarship and student exchange programs in place.

President Park will make a state visit to Britain in November. It will be
the president’s first state visit to a European country since she took office in February.

The interview with Ambassador Wightman will be aired on KBS World Radio
at 17:10 p.m., August 17th, Korea time.