S. Korea-U.S. tariff talks ease uncertainty, open path for orderly consultation: finance minister

South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Sunday that trade talks with the U.S. last week eased uncertainties and opened the path for orderly consultations.

The finance chief made the remarks upon arriving at Incheon International Airport, returning from the U.S. capital, where he held trade talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, alongside Seoul's industry minister Ahn Duk-geun.

According to Choi, Seoul "clarified the agenda items and laid the groundwork for future negotiations."

The finance minister also said that he fully explained to the U.S. side about the upcoming snap presidential election, and the need for cooperation with the National Assembly on the tariff talks.