US, South Korea finalize trade deal, boost nuclear, tech cooperation
(VOVWORLD) -US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have reached a trade deal as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 forum in South Korea.
 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump. Photo: VNA |
During bilateral talks the same day in Gyeongju, President Lee asked the US to allow Seoul to obtain fuel for nuclear-powered submarines and promote consultations on revising the bilateral nuclear cooperation agreement. South Korea wants to be granted greater rights to reprocess spent nuclear fuel and enrich uranium to meet its long-term defense and energy needs.
The two sides also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Technology Prosperity Deal to expand cooperation in AI, space, next-generation mobile networks, biotechnology, quantum innovation and pharmaceutical supply chain guarantee.