Blue House Welcomes U.S.-China Summit, Expects Closer South Korea-U.S. and South Korea-China Ties

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\r\n[Financial News] The Blue House said on the 15th that it "naturally welcomes the U.S. and China negotiating and meeting to build a framework for cooperation" in connection with the U.S.-China summit.
After finishing a briefing on government appointments at the Chunchugwan Press Center, Kyuyoun Lee was asked about the Blue House's position on President Donald Trump's visit to China and the U.S.-China summit. He replied, "We naturally welcome efforts by the U.S. and China to negotiate and build a framework for cooperation."
Lee added, "Through this, we expect relations between South Korea and China, as well as South Korea and the United States, to become a little stronger."
Earlier, President Lee Jae Myung met separately on the 13th at the Blue House with United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China He Lifeng, who had visited South Korea for preliminary consultations on the U.S.-China summit.
During his meeting with Vice Premier He, Lee said that "the development of stable relations between the U.S. and China would greatly help the development and prosperity of countries around the world, including South Korea," and pledged that the government would do its utmost to support the talks so they proceed smoothly.
In his meeting with Secretary Bessent, Lee stressed the need for cooperation on supply chains, including critical minerals, and on the foreign exchange market. He also urged He to produce tangible results in areas such as the economy, industry, trade, and culture.
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west@fnnews.com Sung Seok-woo Reporter