Diplomatic Talks: South Korea Hosts Key Economic Discussions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday. Bessent is visiting South Korea for discussions, including with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, before a summit involving the world's largest economies later in the week.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Seoul | Updated: 12-05-2026 15:15 IST | Created: 12-05-2026 15:15 IST
Diplomatic Talks: South Korea Hosts Key Economic Discussions
Lee Jae Myung
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to engage in critical discussions with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday, according to an announcement made by the presidency on Tuesday.

Bessent's agenda in South Korea includes a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and conducting trade discussions with a U.S. delegation. These meetings come in preparation for an upcoming summit involving leaders of the world's most powerful economies.

The talks are part of larger efforts to address global economic challenges and strengthen diplomatic ties within the international community, particularly among major economic players such as the United States, South Korea, and China.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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