(LEAD) S. Korean PM meets Trump after parliament passes U.S. investment bill | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, Kim's office said, after the Asian country's parliament passed a special bill on its commitment to investing US$350 billion in the United States. President Donald Trump pose for a photo at the White House in Washington on March 13, 2026 in this photo, released by Kim's office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) The two sides could also discuss efforts to resume diplomacy with North Korea, amid lingering speculation that Trump could seek to resume dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un when he reportedly visits China from late March to early April. Both South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Trump have repeatedly expressed their willingness to reengage with North Korea, though it remains uncertain whether Pyongyang would accede to dialogue overtures. During a key ruling party congress last month, Kim said that Pyongyang has "no reason not to get along with the U.S." if Washington withdraws its hostile policy, noting that the prospects of U.S.-North Korea ties "entirely depend on the U.S. attitude." Kim has shown no interest in inter-Korean dialogue. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #PM Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Most Saved U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies Lee urges caution over reform measures to minimize side effects (LEAD) Gov't to take steps to implement fuel price cap this week as Mideast crisis intensifies Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) PM calls on Vance to work together to quickly implement deals on nuclear subs, energy, shipbuilding Lee calls for close monitoring of gas stations as fuel price cap takes effect N.

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, Kim's office said, after the Asian country's parliament passed a special bill on its commitment to investing US$350 billion in the United States.
The two met briefly at the White House as the passage of the bill on Thursday (Seoul time) cleared the way for the implementation of Seoul's investment pledge under a bilateral trade deal that the two governments struck last year.
In January, Trump expressed discomfort over a delay in the passage of the bill, threatening to raise the rate of the "reciprocal" tariff on South Korea to 25 percent from 15 percent.
Kim and Trump were expected to discuss a range of bilateral issues, including Seoul's investment plans and other bilateral deals included in a joint fact sheet that the two governments released in November to outline their trade and security agreements.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and U.S. President Donald Trump pose for a photo at the White House in Washington on March 13, 2026 in this photo, released by Kim's office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
The two sides could also discuss efforts to resume diplomacy with North Korea, amid lingering speculation that Trump could seek to resume dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un when he reportedly visits China from late March to early April.
Both South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Trump have repeatedly expressed their willingness to reengage with North Korea, though it remains uncertain whether Pyongyang would accede to dialogue overtures.
During a key ruling party congress last month, Kim said that Pyongyang has "no reason not to get along with the U.S." if Washington withdraws its hostile policy, noting that the prospects of U.S.-North Korea ties "entirely depend on the U.S. attitude." Kim has shown no interest in inter-Korean dialogue.
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## Expert Analysis

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### Areas for Consideration
- During a key ruling party congress last month, Kim said that Pyongyang has "no reason not to get along with the U.S." if Washington withdraws its hostile policy, noting that the prospects of U.S.-North Korea ties "entirely depend on the U.S. attitude." Kim has shown no interest in inter-Korean dialogue. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #PM Trump Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Most Saved U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies Lee urges caution over reform measures to minimize side effects (LEAD) Gov't to take steps to implement fuel price cap this week as Mideast crisis intensifies Most Viewed All Categories (3rd LD) PM calls on Vance to work together to quickly implement deals on nuclear subs, energy, shipbuilding Lee calls for close monitoring of gas stations as fuel price cap takes effect N.

### Implications
- President Donald Trump pose for a photo at the White House in Washington on March 13, 2026 in this photo, released by Kim's office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) The two sides could also discuss efforts to resume diplomacy with North Korea, amid lingering speculation that Trump could seek to resume dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un when he reportedly visits China from late March to early April.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers trump, kim, korean topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 566.