South Korea’s top presidential policy adviser on Thursday expressed optimism over ongoing talks to finalise a long-pending trade deal with the United States, marking the latest indication of progress after months of stalled negotiations.

Kim Yong-beom and Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan spoke to reporters before departing for the United States. They will be joining Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo for follow-up negotiations in Washington.

Kim’s comments echo Minister Koo’s remarks earlier this week that there was “huge progress” and Foreign Minister Cho Hyun saying there were “positive signals” in reaching a deal.

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On the US side, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday the countries were close to finalising a tr

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