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Newsday: 20/05/2022 04:06 GMT : Biden to visit South Korea and Japan to reaffirm alliance

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20/05/2022 04:06 GMT : Biden to visit South Korea and Japan to reaffirm alliance

Biden to visit South Korea and Japan to reaffirm alliance

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However, there is concern about North Korea testing missiles whilst in the area

Our top story today: the US President Joe Biden begins a six day visit to South Korea and Japan - his first trip to Asia since he took office. But the focus will be on two countries he will not set foot in - North Korea and China. 

We'll hear about what binds political right wingers in the US and their counterparts in Hungary - as they meet at a major conference in the European country. 

There's an outbreak of the disease Monkeypox in parts of Europe and the US - an unusual occurrence. 

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