Seoul: A senior U.S. diplomat in charge of global public affairs will visit South Korea and Japan this month as part of efforts to promote the U.S. administration's foreign policy priorities, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday. Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state for global public affairs, will visit the two Asian countries and Thailand during his eight-day trip that runs through July 1, the spokesperson added.

According to Yonhap News Agency, during his visit, Assistant Secretary Johnson will meet with government counterparts and senior media executives and representatives to enhance their understanding of the Donald Trump Administration's foreign policy priorities. He will also highlight American excellence through celebrations of America's 250th anniversary. At the department, Johnson has overseen strategic communications, public messaging, and engagement with domestic and international media.

Johnson previously served as special assistant to President Donald Trump and assistant White House communications director. During Trump's 2024 reelection campaign, he served as deputy communications director.