US President to host South Korean President August 25
Trump, Jae Myung to have their first meeting since South Korean leader took office in June
WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) – US President Donald Trump and South Korea’s President Lee will hold their first summit on August 25 in Washington, Yonhap News Agency reported.
“The two leaders plan to discuss ways to develop the South Korea-U.S. alliance into a future-oriented, comprehensive strategic alliance in response to the changing international security and economic environment,” South Korean presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung, was quoted by the agency.
It will be the first face-to-face meeting between Lee and Trump since the South Korean leader took office in early June.
Strengthening relations and an economic security partnership will also be on the agenda.
In late July, Trump said the US will charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, in a “full and complete trade deal.”
Seoul promised to invest $350 billion in the US in projects and purchase energy products worth $100 billion.