President Moon Jae-in is readying for state visits to three Central Asian nations -- Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
He sets off on Tuesday.
The president's focus during his eight-day tour will be on his "New Northern Policy" initiative,... aimed at revitalizing economic exchanges between Seoul and country in north and central Asia.
An official at the Blue House says the trip will allow South Korea to further shore up relationships with the respective nations and the lay foundation for future partnerships through the New Northern Policy drive.