South Korea’s Lee, Trump Welcome Progress in US Strategic Investment Projects
- On Wednesday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss strategic investment projects.
- The meeting followed briefings by South Korea's Industry Ministry on a $350 billion investment package, which includes a Texas gas-fired power project and potential Alaska LNG ventures.
- National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac reported the leaders welcomed "significant progress" on strategic projects, including discussions on nuclear fuel reprocessing, submarines, and wartime operational control transfer.
- Trump reaffirmed his willingness to engage in dialogue with North Korea, while Lee sought help advancing engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- Lee emphasized the upcoming US-China summit's importance for regional developments, as reports indicate Trump may personally announce South Korea's investment plans once final agreements are reached.
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US and South Korea Advance $350 Billion Investment Deal as Alliance Talks Deepen
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump welcomed what Seoul described as significant progress on a $350 billion strategic investment package during a 30 minute meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. The meeting came as Seoul and Washington work to implement investment commitments covering energy […]
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South Korea’s Lee, Trump welcome progress in US strategic investment projects - Regional Media News
By Kyu-seok Shim and Heejin Kim SEOUL, Sept 23 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump welcomed "significant progress" in discussions on strategic investment projects during a 30-minute meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Seoul's presidential [...]
Trump, Lee hail progress on $350 billion US-South Korea investment talks
During a meeting at the UN General Assembly, the leaders of South Korea and the United States engaged in talks. They noted progress on strategic investment projects, which includes significant plans for a Texas gas-fired power project. Discussions covered various issues such as nuclear fuel reprocessing and wartime operational control transfer. Additionally, both leaders expressed willingness to continue dialogue regarding North Korea's peace pr…
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