"Please believe me and wait. Things will return to normal soon," he said. Chung told reporters at Incheon International Airport's Terminal 2 shortly after arriving there that afternoon, "The U.S.
Chairman Chung responded to the question, "Are you interested in the current situation in Korea?" at the invitation of President Trump's eldest son, Trump Jr., who is currently in Palm Beach, Florida, from the 16th.
He revealed that he had stayed at the Mar-a-Lago resort on the beach for six days and five nights before returning to the United States. Chairman Chung said about his visit to the United States, "The visit was made possible at the invitation of Mr. Trump Jr."
"Trump Jr. introduced me to many people and I was able to have lengthy conversations with many of them," he said.
He added, "I met with President Trump (the winner), but there were no specific
"I can't comment on the details," he said, adding, "I met with Elon Musk and exchanged a few words." When asked if Musk was interested in the situation in Korea, he replied, "He's not interested."
When asked how President-elect Trump and his allies view the situation in South Korea, he gave an evasive response, saying, "I'm not in a position to say that much."
Chairman Chung said he had not thought that far ahead about his role as a "bridge between the private sector" after the inauguration of the Trump administration.
I am trying my best in the position I have been entrusted with," he said. When asked if there were plans to expand business in the U.S., he replied, "It's a business-related matter, so it's not something I can talk about here.
Chairman Chung responded, "I have not directly discussed the situation in Korea with President-elect Trump. When people around him, such as Trump Jr., ask about the situation in Korea, I respond with, 'I have no confidence in him.'"
"I spoke with a certain country," he explained. Regarding whether he received an official invitation to the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, which will be held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 20 next year, he said, "
"I have not received any specific communication regarding the inauguration ceremony," he said. "Once a government delegation is organized, I will gladly accept any request to participate."
Prior to this, Chairman Chung had spoken at Atlanta Airport before leaving for his home country, saying, "I will spend about 10 to 15 minutes with President-elect Trump."
"We had a conversation. We had meals together and had in-depth discussions on a variety of topics," he said.
This is Chairman Chung's first time.
2024/12/23 05:12 KST
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