South Korea's PM met Trump at White House over alliance and investment ties

Seoul — Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, who is on a working visit to the United States, met President Donald Trump at the White House on the 13th local time, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

Kim had earlier met a U.S. official the day before, according to the same office, as part of a series of high-level engagements during the trip.

Officials said the White House meeting followed discussions on Korea–United States relations, including the Special Act on Investment in the United States that was passed by South Korea’s National Assembly.

The encounter highlights ongoing efforts to deepen alignment between Seoul and Washington on security and economic priorities, including how investment rules and technology cooperation can shape bilateral ties.

For U.S. readers, the session matters because it signals continued emphasis on the U.S.–Korea alliance—affecting supply chains, investment flows, and collaboration in advanced technologies and defense-related research.

Context for non-Korean audiences: the White House is the U.S. executive residence and workplace of the president; South Korea’s National Assembly is the unicameral legislature; the Prime Minister’s Office (Korea) coordinates cabinet policy and state affairs with the presidency and parliament.

Spokespersons for the Prime Minister’s Office did not provide further details beyond confirming the White House meeting.