Anne, known formally as the Princess Royal, will travel to Seoul from July 13 to 15 with her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, a retired British Royal Navy officer.
During their stay here, the royal couple will attend an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imjin River and honor British soldiers who fought in the Korean War (1950–1953).
The princess, who previously visited South Korea during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, will also participate in several events aimed at boosting cooperation in areas such as maritime manufacturing, advanced technology, research, and education, as well as supporting charitable organizations and other causes she is involved with.
British Ambassador to South Korea Colin Crooks said her upcoming visit would symbolize the "strength and warmth" of relations between the two countries.
"There are fond and longstanding ties between the Royal Family and the Republic of Korea, from Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's visit in 1999 to the three State Visits by Korean Presidents to the United Kingdom since," Crooks said in a statement.
Widely regarded as one of the hardest-working members of the British royal family, Anne has carried out official duties on behalf of the monarchy for decades and serves as patron or honorary president of more than 300 organizations.
A former elite equestrian, she became the first member of the British royal family to compete in the Olympic Games when she represented Britain at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. She has also been closely associated with youth charity Save the Children for more than 50 years.
After wrapping up her itinerary here, she will leave for Thailand as her next stop in Asia.
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