South Korea’s deputy prime minister cancels trip to G20 meeting in the US

Koo Yun-cheol, South Korea’s deputy prime minister and finance minister, cancelled his trip to the United States for a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors. He arrived at Incheon International Airport on Sunday morning but left without boarding his scheduled flight.

Cancelled meetings

Koo Yun-cheol was due to travel to Asheville, North Carolina. His planned bilateral meetings with senior officials, including US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, were also cancelled.

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According to The Korea Herald, the decision was reportedly unrelated to circumstances at South Korea’s Finance Ministry or to the G20 meeting itself.

Speculation about personnel changes

The unusual cancellation of an overseas trip after the official had arrived at the airport prompted speculation about his future role in the government. The presidential administration is preparing a second wave of cabinet appointments after accepting the resignation of Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho.