S. Korean FM to meet U.S. Treasury chief next week for trade talks

South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is set to visit the U.S. next week for trade talks with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

According to Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday, Choi's trip comes in response to a meeting proposal from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

The report follows Bessent's interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday, where he said Washington would hold trade negotiations with South Korea next week.

The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that the Trump administration is prioritizing negotiations with five countries, including South Korea and Japan.