SEOUL, February 25 (AJP) - South Korea is keeping a close eye on developments ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China late next month, South Korea's U.S. envoy said on Monday.
At a press briefing with South Korean correspondents in Washington, D.C., Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha said, "With all possibilities in mind including the possible resumption of dialogue between the U.S. and North Korea, we are closely watching related developments."
She added that the embassy remains in frequent contact with U.S. government agencies including the National Security Council and the State Department, to share updates on North Korea and to discuss policies toward Pyongyang.
"We are monitoring the situation, taking into account various factors including Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S.-China relations, and the growing military ties between North Korea and China," she said.
Stressing that U.S. policy toward North Korea remains unchanged, she said that Washington will closely communicate with Seoul.
When asked about Trump's new global tariffs, which came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his reciprocal tariffs illegal, Kang said the embassy would closely monitor the Trump administration's next steps while supporting Seoul's discussions with Washington to ensure they proceed "in a favorable atmosphere."
She said the South Korean government would respond to the situation "in a way that best serves the national interest," while admitting that "uncertainties remain."
Kang also vowed to work closely with South Korean companies and businesses based in the U.S. to keep them updated in a timely manner on any developments.
At a press briefing with South Korean correspondents in Washington, D.C., Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha said, "With all possibilities in mind including the possible resumption of dialogue between the U.S. and North Korea, we are closely watching related developments."
She added that the embassy remains in frequent contact with U.S. government agencies including the National Security Council and the State Department, to share updates on North Korea and to discuss policies toward Pyongyang.
"We are monitoring the situation, taking into account various factors including Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S.-China relations, and the growing military ties between North Korea and China," she said.
Stressing that U.S. policy toward North Korea remains unchanged, she said that Washington will closely communicate with Seoul.
When asked about Trump's new global tariffs, which came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his reciprocal tariffs illegal, Kang said the embassy would closely monitor the Trump administration's next steps while supporting Seoul's discussions with Washington to ensure they proceed "in a favorable atmosphere."
She said the South Korean government would respond to the situation "in a way that best serves the national interest," while admitting that "uncertainties remain."
Kang also vowed to work closely with South Korean companies and businesses based in the U.S. to keep them updated in a timely manner on any developments.
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