First South Korea-U.S. summit in 82 days since inauguration
Pending issues such as follow-up on tariff negotiations and security, ‘The first U.S.-South Korea summit between President Lee Jae-myung and U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to take place on the 25th. If confirmed, it will be President Lee’s first face-to-face summit meeting 82 days after taking office.’,
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, ‘According to political circles on the 7th, President Lee is expected to visit Washington D.C. on the 24th and stay for 3 to 4 days, during which he will visit and lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery.’,
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, ‘The President’s Office is expected to announce official details later.’,
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, ‘Presidential spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung stated regarding the timing of the summit, “It cannot be disclosed in advance as it is customary.”‘,
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, ‘This meeting might elaborate on details related to a $350 billion investment in the U.S. President Trump mentioned via social media on the 30th of last month that the “(Korean investment in the U.S.) will be announced at the bilateral meeting in the White House within two weeks.” While “within two weeks” might be difficult due to our schedule, the specifics are likely to be discussed at the summit.’,
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, “Diplomatic and security issues are also expected to be addressed extensively. For sensitive matters such as adjusting the size of U.S. forces stationed in Korea or increasing South Korea’s defense cost-sharing, only broad principles might be agreed upon, with details to be finalized through a ‘2+2’ consultation framework later. President Trump’s proposal for ‘modernizing the South Korea-U.S. alliance’ is expected to be officially tabled. Given the changes detected in diplomatic and security situations, the South Korean side is preparing possible negotiation options for the meeting.”,
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, ‘Although the issuance of a joint statement from the South Korea-U.S. summit is not yet confirmed, the South Korean government is reportedly conducting last-minute coordination with the U.S. government, aiming to produce a documented declaration of agreement between the two countries.’,
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, ‘Reporter Ahn So-hyun ashright@dt.co.kr’,
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President Donald Trump. Yonhap News,
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