The U.S. State Department said Thursday that Robert King, U.S. envoy for human rights in North Korea, will be in Seoul from Saturday to Wednesday. He will meet with officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Ministry of Unification.

The State Department said King's visit is part of U.S. efforts to work with South Korea on human rights issues in the north. King is also scheduled to meet with National Assembly members, NGOs, and North Korea experts.