South Korea Acting President Discusses US Tariff Measures in Video Conference with Ambassador to US and Trade Negotiation Chief

To the Ambassador to the U.S.:
"Actively Consult with the U.S. Side"

Han Duck-soo Acting President Yonhap News

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Acting President, held a video conference on the 10th with Cho Hyun-dong, Ambassador to the United States, and Jung In-kyo, Chief of the Trade Negotiations Headquarters currently visiting the U.S., to discuss response measures to the U.S. mutual tariff imposition.

On this day, Acting President Han said, "The Embassy in the U.S., which is at the forefront of consultations with the U.S., should actively communicate and negotiate with relevant agencies such as the U.S. National Security Council (NSC), Department of State, Department of Commerce, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and Department of Energy."

He also stated, "All domestic government ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and Ministry of Economy and Finance, are responding seriously to the current situation," adding, "The Embassy in the U.S. should unite regardless of affiliated ministries, strengthen communication not only with U.S. related agencies but also with the local diplomatic corps, promptly grasp relevant information, and faithfully report it domestically."

Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong said, "Following the summit call between Acting President Han and President Donald Trump, all U.S. officials responded that the call was very positive and expressed willingness to communicate more closely with Korea in the fields of nuclear, energy, and trade."

According to the Prime Minister's Office, Jung In-kyo, Chief of the Trade Negotiations Headquarters, briefly reported on the consultations with the U.S. side during his visit and stated that he would actively continue consultations with the U.S. side during the remaining period.

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