Vice FM to visit U.S. next week for economic security talks

Seoul's foreign ministry confirmed that Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina will journey to the United States next week for discussions on economic security cooperation and bolstering bilateral ties. Her four-day stay in the U.S. commences on Sunday. Kim is expected to engage in talks with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg on Monday, with the agenda focusing on enhancing supply chains, fostering mutually advantageous trade, and boosting investment, as per the ministry.

During her visit, Kim will also participate in the 10th Korea-U.S. public-private economic forum on Wednesday, where she is set to deliver a keynote address on strategies to intensify bilateral economic collaboration, specifically within the shipbuilding and energy industries. Furthermore, Kim intends to meet with academic experts as part of her outreach endeavors to bolster support for South Korea-U.S. relations in the United States, particularly in light of the recent shifts in Congress following the midterm elections, according to the ministry.