South Korea and the United States agreed to craft a package of deals aimed at removing new U.S. tariffs before the pause on reciprocal tariffs are lifted in July, Seoul's delegation said after the first round of trade talks in Washington.

Ahn and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok met U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Thursday.

South Koreas Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said Seoul will approach trade negotiations with the United States calmly and cautiously, emphasizing a strategic stance as discussions move forward. Speaking to reporters