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During his January 23 visit to the U.S., South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok reaffirmed the strong trust between South Korea and the U.S. amid inquiries into Coupang, clarifying that the scrutiny is not related to the company's American ownership. His discussions with U.S. lawmakers included tariff negotiations and cooperation on critical mineral supply chains, emphasizing bipartisan support for the Korea-U.S. alliance, while he also honored Korean War veterans and engaged with local youth on democracy.