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White House Honors 70 Years of U.S.-South Korea Ties With Edward Lee-Designed State Dinner

  • Chef Edward Lee, known for fusing Korean and Southern cooking styles, will prepare the meal for next week's White House state dinner in honor of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's visit.
  • The state dinner celebrates the 70-year diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and South Korea, one of America's closest allies.
  • Lee spent two days at the White House testing recipes and plating to create a menu merging Korean and American cuisine.
  • Broadway performers will provide entertainment for guests after the meal.
  • The visit is meant to highlight the strong ties between the two nations.
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