German economy minister Reiche cancels South Korea trip over COVID, ministry says
Katherina Reiche will miss the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in Seoul, her ministry said on Monday, confirming a report by Bild newspaper.
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German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has cancelled a planned trip to South Korea after contracting COVID-19, according to her ministry. A spokesman for her ministry confirmed a report by Bild newspaper on Monday.
Reiche had been due to speak on Thursday at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business in Seoul, which Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to open. Merz has embarked on a multi-day Asia tour taking in Singapore, Japan and South Korea, accompanied by around 30 senior executives.
No details were initially given on the minister's condition or on who would represent her in Seoul.