Rubio meets South Korean minister ahead of bilateral summit

U.S. Secretary of State attends a press conference in Alaska, U.S., 15 August, 2025.
Reuters

On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Washington, focusing on burden sharing, trade, and strengthening the bilateral alliance, the State Department announced.

Their discussions emphasized advancing cooperation through a “forward-looking agenda” aimed at boosting deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, increasing shared defence responsibilities, revitalising U.S. manufacturing, and ensuring fairness in trade relations, according to Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

The meeting comes ahead of Monday’s planned Washington summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, where both leaders are expected to address key regional and economic challenges.

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