South Korean official eyes trade, security on US visit

SEOUL — South Korea's national security adviser is headed for Washington, authorities said on Sunday, with less than two weeks to go until US President Donald Trump's Aug 1 deadline to secure a trade deal or face steep tariffs.

Wi Sung-lac's trip comes just two weeks after his last visit to Washington for talks on tariffs and security. After Trump's announcement, South Korea said it planned to intensify trade talks.

There were no immediate details on who he was planning to meet. Presidential aide Woo Sangho told journalists Wi would engage in negotiations on various issues, without elaborating.