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What was President Obama doing in Korea?

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Monday, March 26, 2012

What was President Obama doing in Korea?

Today, President Obama heads home from South Korea -- after a busy three days of diplomatic meetings and discussions of nuclear security.

This is the President's third official visit to South Korea, and as he pointed out, he's been to Seoul more than any other capital. That fact obviously to speaks the strength of the political relationship between our two nations, but it also highlights our growing economic ties.

That's why President Obama worked so hard to pass the U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement -- which will help to support an estimated 70,000 jobs in the years ahead and increase U.S. GDP by at least $11 billion due to increased exports of goods.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

1:30 AM: The President attends a second plenary session

4:00 AM: The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani of Pakistan

5:30 AM: The President departs Seoul, Republic of Korea

7:45 AM: The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Clinton

9:40 PM: The President arrives Washington, DC

9:55 PM: The President arrives the White House

Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live