WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent spoke virtually with Republic of Korea Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Lee Hyoung-il.

Secretary Bessent congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Lee on his new role and underscored the importance of the U.S.-Republic of Korea economic and financial relationship. The two officials discussed shared economic priorities and opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.



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