Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo in Washington. The meeting focused on the recent state visit by President Trump to Gyeongju, which included the APEC Summit. Both officials discussed the implementation of the U.S.-ROK Joint Fact Sheet, emphasizing efforts to modernize the alliance between the two countries. This alliance has played a central role in maintaining peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region for over seventy years.
During their discussion, Deputy Secretary Landau acknowledged South Korea’s significant commitment to investing in American manufacturing, particularly in strategic sectors like shipbuilding. Both leaders also highlighted progress made by the U.S.-ROK Business Travel and Visas Working Group. Deputy Secretary Landau stated, "Korean investment contributes significantly to U.S. reindustrialization efforts."
The meeting reflects ongoing cooperation between the United States and South Korea as they work to strengthen economic ties and regional security.