South Korean President Prepares for Crucial US Trade Talks

In a strategic move ahead of his upcoming trip to the United States, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to engage in pivotal discussions with the nation's leading business figures. The agenda focuses on strengthening trade relations with the US, a topic of mutual interest with President Donald Trump.

High-Profile Attendees to Shape Future Trade Policies

The meeting will see the participation of influential leaders from South Korea's corporate giants, including Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. Other notable attendees are Korean Air CEO Cho Won-tae, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan, Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chairman Jang Jae-hoon, Doosan Enerbility Chairman Park Gee-won, and Celltrion Chairman Seo Jung-jin.

Building on Past Trade Agreements

This gathering comes on the heels of a previous trade agreement between Trump and Lee, which successfully reduced US tariffs on South Korean exports from 25% to 15%. The upcoming discussions aim to further this positive trajectory in US-South Korea trade relations.