Seoul, July 10 -- South Korea has proposed a "package deal" that includes both economic and security considerations as part of its ongoing bilateral tariff negotiations with the United States, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said, as reported by Korea Herald.

Speaking to reporters after a four-day visit to Washington, Wi said he had "in-depth" discussions on trade and alliance matters during meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials.

During the visit, Trump sent a letter to President Lee, stating that the United States will begin imposing 25 per cent tariffs on all South Korean imports starting August 1. This move effectively extends the initial deadline and allows additional time for talks.

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