Yeo Han-gu, Director General for Trade Negotiations, Meets with Acting U.S. Ambassador to Korea... Agree to Strengthen Korea-U.S. Cooperation

Yeo Han-gu, Director General for Trade Negotiations at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. (File photo)

[Asia Economy Reporter Joo Sang-don] On the morning of the 3rd, Yeo Han-gu, Head of the Trade Negotiations Division at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, met with Christopher Del Corso, Charg? d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Korea.

Head Yeo evaluated that the Korea-U.S. relationship especially took a turning point following the Korea-U.S. summit in May, and requested, "Please play an active role as a coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Korea to expand and develop cooperation between Korea and the U.S."

Both sides agreed on the need to focus cooperation in areas such as supply chains, technology, digital norms, and vaccines to jointly address global issues amid changes in the global trade environment.

In particular, Head Yeo emphasized, "Since discussions on Korea-U.S. cooperation are ongoing through various channels, I look forward to maintaining close communication."

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