South Korea s presidential advisor to fly to Washington ahead of tariff deadline
South Korea’s presidential adviser to fly to Washington ahead of tariff deadline
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alt="President Lee Jae Myung (left) presents National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac with a letter of appointment at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, on July 4, 2025."/>South Korean President Lee Jae-myungs national security adviser Wi Sung-lac (right) is set to visit Washington from July 6 to 8.
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South KoreaSEOUL - South Korea’s presidential security adviser plans to visit Washington from July 6 to 8, his office said on July 5.
Mr Wi Sung-lac, President Lee Jae Myung’s national security adviser, plans to “have in-depth discussions about all the pending issues between South Korea and the United States”, the office said in a statement.
His visit comes as South Korea may seek an extension of the freeze on US tariffs that is set to expire within days.
South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on July 4 flew to Washington for meetings with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other senior officials.
Mr Wi is also expected to discuss a possible summit between US President Donald Trump and Mr Lee, who took office in June. REUTERS
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