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Seoul, Washington hail progress on strategic investment talks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump have welcomed significant advances in discussions on major investment projects during bilateral talks at the UN General Assembly.
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SEOUL — South Korea's presidential office announced Wednesday that President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump held a 30-minute meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly, where they discussed progress on strategic investment initiatives between the two countries.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the advancement of their investment discussions, according to Seoul's presidential office. The bilateral engagement underscores the continued focus on deepening economic cooperation between the allies amid broader geopolitical considerations in the region.
The meeting comes as South Korea and the United States seek to strengthen their economic ties through targeted investment projects. Strategic investment collaboration has become an increasingly important dimension of the US-South Korean relationship, complementing their established security alliance.
No further details were immediately disclosed regarding the specific investment projects under discussion or their scope. Both governments are expected to provide additional information as negotiations progress in coming weeks.