Minister JK Kim Meets U.S. Commerce Secretary
- Registration date2026-02-03
Minister JK (Jung-Kwan) Kim of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on January 29, 2026, at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., to discuss key trade issues, including tariffs.
During the meeting, Minister Kim emphasized Korea’s commitment to swift, smooth implementation of the Korea–U.S. tariff agreement and outlined steps toward prompt enactment of the Special Act for Korea–U.S. Strategic Investment Management. The two sides also agreed that U.S.-bound investment projects under the Special Act should deliver mutual benefits for industries in both countries.