Press Briefing

Deputy Spokesperson Ahn Eun-ju

September 15, 2022  14:30  KST

Good afternoon. Let me start today’s briefing. 

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lee Dohoon will visit New York and Washington, D.C., the U.S., from September 19 to 23.

During the visit, Vice Minister Lee will meet with U.S. government officials, including the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, and key members of the U.S. Congress, and discuss major economic issues between Korea and the U.S., including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

The two sides will also have discussions regarding the bioeconomy initiative that has been announced recently.

(A question-and-answer session followed.)