S. Korea, U.S. officials agree to cooperate on 'Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List' issue

Relevant authorities from Seoul and Washington will work together to address South Korea's inclusion in the U.S. Energy Department's list of sensitive countries.

According to the Trade Ministry here on this Friday intentions to this end were agreed upon during talks between Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright over in Washington on Thursday local time.

Their talks also reportedly included future energy partnership including joint projects as well as investments.