Minister Kim Jeong-gwan answers questions from reporters before departing for Washington, DC, USA, through Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport on the 22nd. On this day, Minister Kim departs as part of a advance team to conduct practical consultations with the U.S. trade line ahead of the Korea-U.S. summit. 2025.8.22 /Courtesy of News1.

Minister Kim Jeong-gwan departed for the United States on the 22nd. This is to hold practical discussions with the U.S. trade line ahead of the South Korea-U.S. summit.

The minister told reporters at Incheon International Airport on that morning, "I will do my best to ensure that this summit goes well for our country's interests," adding, "I will do my best until the very last minute to ensure that our country's interests are upheld."

He is expected to meet with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to pre-coordinate the key agenda items of the summit, including industrial cooperation between South Korea and the United States.

The South Korea-U.S. summit will be held at the White House on the 25th.

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