South Korea's presidential advisor to fly to Washington ahead of tariff deadline
Wi Sung-lac, President Lee Jae Myung's national security adviser, plans to "have in-depth discussions about all the pending issues between South Korea and the United States," the office said in a statement.
His visit comes as South Korea may seek an extension of the freeze on U.S. tariffs that is set to expire within days.
South Korea's trade minister Yeo Han-koo on Friday flew to Washington for meetings with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other senior officials.
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