By Jihoon Lee

GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korea aims to deepen cooperation with the United States, stabilise supply chains with China, and diversify its trading partners to navigate global challenges, its top trade envoy said as the country hosts Asia-Pacific leaders for a trade forum.

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo said it was still uncertain if South Korea and the United States could finalise a trade deal when U.S. President Donald Trump visits on Wednesday.

“What matters most, however, is not the timing of the agreement but achieving a mutually beneficial deal that best serves our national interest,” Yeo told Reuters in response to written questions.

South Korea’s political and economic high-wire act is on full display this week as President Lee Jae Myung hosts both Trump

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