According to the South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s spokeswoman Ko Min-jung, President Moon on Monday suggested high-level talks to resolve a deepening political and trade row with Japan during an 11-minute meeting with Japanese PM Abe held on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bangkok.
Ko said: “Both leaders reaffirmed the principle that bilateral issues should be resolved through dialogue.”
“President Moon offered higher-level talks if necessary, and Prime Minister Abe suggested seeking a resolution through all available means,” she added.
The South Korean Won extends its winning streak on Monday, as the above trade-positive headlines add to the bullish tone, now drowning USD/KRW to four-week lows of 1,158.35.