Kim Eun-hye, Senior Public Relations, Written Briefing
“尹-Biden, already sympathize with the ‘Korea-US FTA spirit’ in New York”
“Now focus on people’s livelihood again”
The presidential office announced on the 2nd that “we are making continuous efforts to resolve the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) issue” in relation to the achievements of President Yoon Seok-yeol’s overseas trip last month.
In a written briefing on the same day, Kim Eun-hye, senior public relations chief, said, “Considering the ‘relationship between the two countries in line with the spirit of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)’ between US President Joe Biden and President Yoon who had already sympathized in New York, the ‘creative solution’ reaffirmed by Vice President Kamala Harris “Consultations are ongoing between the two countries,” he said.
“Vice President Harris said he was well aware of Korea’s concerns about IRAs,” Kim said, emphasizing that such efforts are currently underway.
Kim also said, “President Yun clearly declared the direction of Korea’s diplomacy through his visit to the United States and Canada and Vice President Harris’ visit to Korea. he praised
Regarding President Yoon’s address to the UN General Assembly, he said, “I have now declared that I will show my side as a responsible nation that defends freedom from poverty, war, human rights violations, and weapons of mass destruction for the citizens of the world.”
In particular, he emphasized that he “reaffirmed the solidification of the ROK-U.S. alliance” by interacting with US foreign and security leaders such as President Biden, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in New York.
It was also pointed out that Vice President Harris and the United States reaffirmed their firm defense commitment to defend South Korea and advanced discussions on a comprehensive package of extended deterrence against North Korea.
Regarding the implementation of the ‘liquidity supply system’, which includes the Korea-US currency swap, Kim also said, “Through the Korea-US summit in May, the prevention of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in July, and the meeting with President Biden in September, the two countries achieved sympathy. there,” he said.
President Yoon also mentioned again that during his visit, he succeeded in attracting $1.15 billion (about 1.6 trillion won) of investment from seven global companies in the high-tech industry.
Chief Kim said, “This is the highest amount reported during a presidential visit since 2002.”
He continued, “As disruptions in the global supply chain have become permanent in recent years, cooperation with allies is essential for a stable supply of key minerals,” he said.
He also said, “I will never forget the spirit of solidarity and respect between Korea and Britain,” referring to President Yoon’s attendance of the late British Queen Elizabeth II and the resignation of British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly who visited Yongsan’s presidential office.
Kim said, “For us, diplomacy is about walking on a fence that decides whether to take a leap or not, and we will protect the people and interests for the future of the Republic of Korea.” He added.
Choi Soo-jin, reporter at Hankyung.com [email protected]