Seoul, Dec 15 (NationPress) South Korea's National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac is scheduled to travel to Washington this week for discussions with high-ranking US officials, according to sources on Monday. The meetings will focus on post-summit measures following the late October summit between President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump.

Wi will embark on his trip to the US capital on Tuesday and is anticipated to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as national security adviser, as reported by Yonhap News Agency.

This visit follows the release of a joint fact sheet last month detailing the trade and security agreements that emerged from the second Lee-Trump summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on October 29, ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

The presidential National Security Office in Seoul has established three task force teams to facilitate working-level discussions with the US concerning security agreements.

Key topics of discussion will include South Korea's ambitions to develop nuclear-powered submarines, obtain uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing capabilities, and coordinate on defense budget matters.

Wi is also expected to address North Korea policy coordination, especially since the White House recently unveiled a new National Security Strategy that omits mention of North Korea, raising concerns in Seoul about the potential decreased focus on the issue under the Trump administration.

Both Lee and Trump have voiced their intentions to rekindle dialogue with Pyongyang, but it remains unclear if the North will reciprocate these overtures.

On Friday, South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced that a joint committee for the South Korea–US Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be formed shortly to implement a recent tariff agreement reached by both nations.

In late October, Seoul and Washington finalized an agreement detailing South Korea's US$350 billion investment pledge in return for reduced US tariffs, established during the summit talks between Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump.

"The two nations intend to expedite the establishment of the South Korea–US FTA Joint Committee to ensure the effective implementation of the agreed-upon measures," Koo stated at an economy-related ministers' meeting.

Last week, the Trump administration published a notice in the Federal Register regarding specific tariff components of the South Korea-US trade deal, including a retroactive duty rate reduction of 15% on Korean automobiles effective from November 1.

Koo emphasized that Seoul will work closely with Washington to guarantee that the detailed implementation plan for non-tariff measures aligns with national interests.

The minister also committed to swiftly concluding discussions on additional items eligible for tariff reductions, such as generic pharmaceuticals and natural resources, to facilitate prompt tariff decreases for these products.