South Korea's presidential adviser to fly to Washington ahead of tariff deadline

South Korea's presidential security adviser plans to visit Washington during July 6-8, his office said, Report informs via Reuters.

Wi Sung-lac, President Lee Jae Myung's national security adviser, plans to "have in-depth discussions about all the pending issues between South Korea and the United States," the office said in a statement.

His visit comes as South Korea may seek an extension of the freeze on US tariffs that is set to expire within days. South Korea's trade minister Yeo Han-koo on Friday flew to Washington for meetings with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and other senior officials.