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South Korean Presidential policy chief, industry minister to visit Washington for follow-up tariff talks

IANS | October 15, 2025 11:44 AM

SEOUL: The presidential chief of staff for policy, Kim Yong-beom, and Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will depart for Washington this week for follow-up tariff negotiations, officials said Wednesday, with the talks expected to focus on details of South Korea's US$350 billion investment package.

Presidential chief of staff for policy Kim, who plans to head for the United States on Thursday, is scheduled to meet with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, a presidential official said, without elaborating on the schedule.

Separately, the industry minister will also head for Washington on Thursday for tariff negotiations, according to ministry officials.

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