President Trump's top security advisor is visiting South Korea for a two-day trip beginning Tuesday.<br />As John Bolton is also visiting Japan,... many expect he could help alleviate the escalating trade tensions between the two neighbors.<br />Kim Hyo-sun reports.<br />U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has left for South Korea and Japan amid increasing trade tensions between the two neighbors over wartime forced labor.<br />The spokesperson for the White House National Security Council tweeted Saturday that Bolton departed for Seoul and Tokyo to continue conversations with critical allies and friends.<br />Bolton tweeted the next day that he met with Senator Sullivan to discuss major national security issues as well as his stops in Seoul and Tokyo.<br />Dan Sullivan is a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.<br />South Korea's presidential Blue House confirmed Bolton will be in Seoul on Tuesday and Wednesday.<br />He's expected to meet his South Korean counterpart, Chung Eui-yong as well as Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo.<br />Analysts forecast Bolton could be coming to Northeast Asia with a message from President Trump,... as the U.S. President has said he's willing to help, if needed.<br /><br />"So maybe if they would both want me to, I'll be, it's like I'm it's like a full time job getting involved between Japan and South Korea. But I like both leaders, I like President Moon. And you know how I feel about Prime Minister Abe. He's a very special guy also. So, if they need me I'm there."<br /><br />During his trip to Seoul,... Bolton may also seek support for protecting the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks as well as issues regarding the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.<br />It remains to be seen whether Bolton could alleviate Seoul-Tokyo tensions,... or revive trilateral high-level talks among Seoul, Washington and Tokyo.<br />Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News.<br />
