South Korea’s prime minister meets Donald Trump in Washington

Friday 13 March 2026 - 20:40

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. on Friday, according to officials from South Korea.

The meeting took place during the prime minister’s visit to the United States, where he has been holding talks with American leaders about economic cooperation, investment plans, and bilateral relations. While details of the discussion with Trump were not publicly disclosed, the encounter highlighted the close diplomatic coordination between the two countries.

Earlier in the week, Kim also met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance to discuss a legislative initiative in Seoul aimed at enabling a major South Korean investment package in the United States. The plan, estimated at around $350 billion, is intended to support economic cooperation, expand industrial partnerships, and strengthen supply chains between the two allies.

According to South Korean officials, the bill’s passage in the national legislature demonstrates Seoul’s commitment to implementing the investment agreement negotiated by the two governments. The legislation provides the legal framework necessary for South Korean companies to expand operations and investment projects across the United States.

Trade relations between the two countries have been an important topic in recent months. Earlier this year, Trump signaled the possibility of increasing tariffs on certain South Korean imports, arguing that additional steps were needed to finalize the framework regulating bilateral trade.

Officials from both governments have emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and coordination to ensure that economic agreements move forward smoothly. Analysts note that the partnership between Washington and Seoul remains central to regional security and economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.