The news said that Bill Gates will visit South Korea at the end of this month.

According to sources cited by the South Korean news agency, Yonhap, Microsoft co-founder and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates will visit South Korea at the end of this month to discuss existing cooperation with South Korean biotechnology companies and government officials. Gates is well known for his extensive charitable work, and he plans to meet with executives of companies involved in vaccine development and manufacturing, as well as relevant government officials, to discuss efforts to strengthen global health initiatives. It is expected that his visit will also explore future cooperation with the South Korean government and private sector. Gates may also make a courtesy visit to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. His last visit to Seoul was in 2022.