Lee Hyung-il, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, held his first video conference with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Benset to discuss economic policy issues between the two countries.
The meeting took place on October 13 at 10:15 p.m. Korean time at the Government Seoul Building, where the two officials explored ways to enhance economic and financial cooperation between South Korea and the United States.
Secretary Benset congratulated Lee on his appointment and emphasized the importance of the economic and financial partnership between the two nations. In response, Lee expressed gratitude for Benset's congratulations and stated, "I look forward to continued close communication and cooperation between our two countries' finance ministers."
The two ministers collaborated on common economic policy priorities and strategies to strengthen cooperation between their countries.
The Ministry of Finance and Economy plans to maintain ongoing communication with major countries' treasuries, including the United States, to enhance economic and financial cooperation in the future.
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