Moon Seung-wook, Minister of Industry, Visits the US on the 9th to Discuss Semiconductor Supply Chain and Steel Issues

US Administration Plans Meetings with Think Tanks and Industry

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] Moon Seung-wook, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, will visit the United States to discuss the submission of supply chain information by our semiconductor companies and the issue of U.S. export restrictions on Korean steel.

According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on the 7th, Minister Moon plans to visit Washington D.C. from the 9th to the 11th.

This visit to the U.S. is intended to discuss ways to accelerate follow-up cooperation outcomes as bilateral relations have expanded to economic cooperation in supply chains and advanced technologies following the Korea-U.S. summit in May. In particular, discussions on recent semiconductor supply chain cooperation and trade issues with the U.S., including the Section 232 steel matter, are expected to take place.

Additionally, plans include holding Korea-U.S. Commerce Minister and Energy Minister meetings, as well as meetings with the U.S. administration, think tanks, and industry representatives.

An official from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy stated, "Following the Korea-U.S. summit, we plan to continue strengthening the friendly economic partnership between the two countries and carry out multifaceted support activities for national interests."

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