[Presidential Briefing] Clarification on Rubio Meeting Report and the Strength of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (July 24, 2025)
[Presidential Briefing] Clarification on Rubio Meeting Report and the Strength of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (July 24, 2025) 1. Purpose of Wi Seong-rak's U.S. Visit and High-Level Consultations On July 24, 2025, National Security Advisor Wi Seong-rak released an official written briefing to clarify reports claiming a failed meeting with U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Rubio. The visit aimed to support upcoming sectoral economic negotiations through broad consultations on security and economic issues amid the approaching U.S. tariff decision deadline. During his visit, Wi met not only with Rubio but also with key U.S. officials including Deputy NSA Baker, Commerce Secretary Rutnik, USTR Representative Greer, and Under Secretary of State Hooker. Korea's Trade Negotiator Yeo Han-gu accompanied the meetings to deepen discussions on economic cooperation, highlighting the strategic scope of the visit. 2. False Reporting and Clarification on the Ru...