Michael DiSomber, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, welcomed the passage of the Special Law for U.S. Investments during his visit to South Korea. He shared a consensus with South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Jeong Ho-young on expediting the implementation of investment and security negotiations outlined in the joint fact sheet agreed upon by the leaders of South Korea and the United States. DiSomber and Jeong also discussed reinforcing cooperation on security matters and balancing these discussions with tariff negotiations.

The two officials underscored the importance of progressing in security talks, including discussions on nuclear submarines and energy security, which have faced delays since the formation of a U.S. governmental delegation intended for these discussions earlier this year. The South Korean Foreign Ministry conveyed the urgency of conducting the first security negotiations by March at the latest, emphasizing that both tariff and security negotiations should proceed at a synchronized pace, a sentiment echoed by DiSomber.

The conversation also touched upon the status of Coupang, a major South Korean e-commerce company, where DiSomber expressed interest in understanding the South Korean government's stance. Officials from South Korea confirmed their position that American businesses should not face discrimination in the country. The discussions aimed not only to clarify cooperative endeavors but also to ensure that the Coupang situation does not negatively impact the implementation of the agreements made in the joint fact sheet between the two nations.