Lee and Trump will hold their first summit meeting on August 25 to discuss strengthening the countries' alliance and economic security partnership, including advancing a partnership in the manufacturing sector based on a tariff deal reached last month, Lee's office said previously.

The Minute to Read (Weekdays) series provides a quick overview of significant events in Korea everyday, conveniently condensed into a one-minute read. Here’s a recap of what happened yesterday: Aug. 20.

President Lee Jae Myung met with business leaders who will accompany him on his trip to the United States on Tuesday to review the game plan ahead of his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.