South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to pursue deal on tariffs in first phone call


South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks with US President Donald Trump by phone on June 6, 2025, local time. - Photo: South Korea's Office of the President

SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and United States (US) President Donald Trump have agreed to work towards a "mutually satisfactory” agreement on US tariffs, during their first phone conversation since Lee assumed office earlier this week.

According to Yonhap news agency, the 20-minute call took place on Thursday (June 5) and was described by the presidential office as friendly and constructive.

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