Rubio to make first trip to Asia, visiting Japan, South Korea, Malaysia

Indo-Pacific

Secretary’s visit next week follows Hegseth’s two trips to the region

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will start his first Asia trip by visiting Japan. (U.S. Department of State)

WASHINGTON — Marco Rubio will make his first trip to Asia as U.S. secretary of state next week, visiting Japan, South Korea and Malaysia, Nikkei Asia has learned.