South Korea acting president sees US trade talks leading to beneficial solution

22/4/2025 12:27

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo said during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday that he expects trade talks this week with the United States to pave the way toward a mutually beneficial solution.



Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun will attend a joint meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 24 in Washington at 8 a.m. (0000 GMT).



Han said, the meeting was scheduled at the request of the United States.



Choi told reporters at Seoul's airport ahead of his departure on Tuesday that he aimed to come back after "opening the door" to discussions that would strengthen the alliance between South Korea and the United States.



The industry minister is due to leave on Wednesday.



The industry ministry said in a statement, the agenda for the trade talks is "being coordinated with the U.S. and has not been confirmed."