South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will head to Washington next week for a pivotal meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Seoul's finance ministry confirmed on Wednesday.
The visit, arranged at the suggestion of Bessent, will take place during the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Choi is also scheduled to attend a gathering of G20 finance ministers.
The talks come as South Korea aims to soften the blow from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff programme. Though the 25% reciprocal tariff on South Korean goods has been paused for now, Seoul is pushing for a more permanent resolution. Acting President Han Duck-soo has prioritised engaging with senior Trump officials to minimise disruption to South Korea's export-driven economy.
Choi said on Tuesday the initial goal is to delay implementation of the tariffs while longer-term solutions are negotiated. Bessent recently said allies like South Korea could benefit from a "first mover advantage" by reaching an agreement in principle soon.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that the administration is reviewing more than 15 proposals and hinted that some deals may be finalised shortly.
The U.S. Treasury Department encouraged Choi to use the G20 sidelines to engage directly with Bessent, as both sides weigh options to shield businesses from the fallout of the new trade regime.
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As Sudan’s brutal conflict enters its third year, the UN’s migration agency has called for coordinated international action to prevent regional destabilization and address one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to address key international issues, with a particular focus on new U.S. tariffs.
Indigenous rights activists from across the globe gathered at the United Nations headquarters to demand stronger international support for decolonization and anti-colonial independence movements.
President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met to strengthen China-Malaysia ties during Xi’s Southeast Asia tour.
Singapore’s Prime Minister warned that delayed U.S. tariffs still fuel global business uncertainty and hinder long-term investment planning.
As Sudan’s brutal conflict enters its third year, the UN’s migration agency has called for coordinated international action to prevent regional destabilization and address one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to address key international issues, with a particular focus on new U.S. tariffs.
Indigenous rights activists from across the globe gathered at the United Nations headquarters to demand stronger international support for decolonization and anti-colonial independence movements.
President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met to strengthen China-Malaysia ties during Xi’s Southeast Asia tour.
Singapore’s Prime Minister warned that delayed U.S. tariffs still fuel global business uncertainty and hinder long-term investment planning.
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