Security Chief "Yoon-Bin Salman Meeting Finalizing Arrangements"

Presidential Office: "Various Agendas Including Infrastructure like NEOM City, Nuclear Power, and Defense Industry Will Be Discussed"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] The Presidential Office is finalizing the schedule for a meeting between President Yoon Seok-yeol and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.

On the afternoon of the 16th, Kim Sung-han, Director of the National Security Office, met with reporters at the Yongsan Presidential Office building and said, "Starting tomorrow, a hectic schedule of summit diplomacy will continue," referring to the possibility of a meeting between President Yoon and Crown Prince bin Salman. Kim added, "We will inform you as soon as it is confirmed."

The topics for the meeting between President Yoon and Crown Prince bin Salman have not yet been finalized. A senior official from the Presidential Office stated, "Various agendas will be freely discussed, ranging from infrastructure for the NEOM City project to nuclear power and defense industries." The official also said, "Regarding the competitive landscape surrounding the bid to host the 2030 World Expo, aside from friendly competition, there will be an opportunity to discuss ways to establish a cooperative relationship."

Political and business circles anticipate that the meeting between President Yoon and Crown Prince bin Salman will cover a wide range of fields including technology, industry, construction, energy, and smart cities. With leading global companies showing interest in the NEOM City project, President Yoon is expected to promote the competitiveness of domestic companies and serve as a bridgehead for securing linked projects. A Presidential Office official explained, "Given that the NEOM City project is an unprecedented mega-project with significant impact on the overall domestic economy, active government support is also necessary."

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