(LEAD) S. Korea expects faster progress in security talks with U.S. following investment announcement
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea expects progress in its security consultat...
South Korea anticipates accelerated progress in its security consultations with the United States following President Donald Trump's announcement of a $200 billion investment in the U.S. The investment is part of a $350 billion deal agreed upon last year in exchange for reduced U.S. tariffs on Korean goods. The framework was outlined in a joint fact sheet from November following a summit between President Lee Jae Myung and Trump.
During the recent summit in New York, both leaders agreed to move more swiftly in discussing all pending issues, including security matters, covered in the joint fact sheet. South Korea hopes this shared understanding will lead to continued progress in security consultations and other pending issues through close communication between the nations.
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