SEOUL, December 16 (AJP) - National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lak on Tuesday left for Washington for working-level talks with U.S. officials this week.
His trip comes after South Korea and the U.S. released a comprehensive joint fact sheet last month detailing agreements on bilateral trade and security. Wi is also expected to discuss measures for peace and security on the Korean Peninsula.
Just before his departure from Incheon International Airport, Wi said, "I will discuss two main issues in the U.S. – follow-up on the joint fact sheet and peace on the Korean Peninsula."
Wi emphasized the need for in-depth discussions and coordination with multiple U.S. agencies to implement the agreements outlined in the joint fact sheet, which include a U.S. commitment to support the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, uranium enrichment, and the construction of nuclear submarines using U.S.-supplied fuel.
Wi will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials to expedite the bilateral deal and share updates on progress.
He also highlighted South Korea's diplomatic efforts to improve relations with its neighboring countries of China and Japan, which could help facilitate engagement with North Korea.
Referring to President Lee Jae Myung's proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump to act as a "peacemaker" during their first summit in Washington, D.C. last summer, Wi said he plans to discuss strategies for bringing North Korea to the dialogue table.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
His trip comes after South Korea and the U.S. released a comprehensive joint fact sheet last month detailing agreements on bilateral trade and security. Wi is also expected to discuss measures for peace and security on the Korean Peninsula.
Just before his departure from Incheon International Airport, Wi said, "I will discuss two main issues in the U.S. – follow-up on the joint fact sheet and peace on the Korean Peninsula."
Wi emphasized the need for in-depth discussions and coordination with multiple U.S. agencies to implement the agreements outlined in the joint fact sheet, which include a U.S. commitment to support the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, uranium enrichment, and the construction of nuclear submarines using U.S.-supplied fuel.
Wi will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials to expedite the bilateral deal and share updates on progress.
He also highlighted South Korea's diplomatic efforts to improve relations with its neighboring countries of China and Japan, which could help facilitate engagement with North Korea.
Referring to President Lee Jae Myung's proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump to act as a "peacemaker" during their first summit in Washington, D.C. last summer, Wi said he plans to discuss strategies for bringing North Korea to the dialogue table.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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