Washington: A top South Korean security official on Wednesday anticipated a "good" outcome from consultations between Seoul and Washington on tariff and other trade issues, highlighting the two countries' desire for a "win-win" result. According to Yonhap News Agency, National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik made the remarks as he arrived in Washington for talks with his U.S. counterpart, Mike Waltz, and other senior officials to discuss bilateral cooperation in security, the economy, the shipbuilding industry, and other areas. His visit followed U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that South Korea's average tariff is four times higher than that of the United States, indicating his view of South Korea as an unfair trade partner. Shin addressed Trump's comments on South Korea's tariffs on U.S. goods, mentioning that the relevant ministries are in close consultation with the U.S. Commerce Department and the U.S. Trade Representative. He expressed optimism about a favorable outcome from these discussions and emphasized that both sides are committed to achieving a mutually beneficial result. Shin also addressed concerns about potential demands from the Trump administration to increase Seoul's financial contribution to the stationing of the 28,500-strong U.S. Forces Korea. He clarified that no discussion on this matter has occurred yet and assured that any issues would be resolved amicably, based on the spirit of the longstanding alliance. North Korea will also be part of the agenda for his talks with the U.S., Shin noted. Additionally, he mentioned South Korea's interest in joining a natural gas pipeline project in Alaska, a topic discussed during Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun's recent visit to Washington. Although no decision has been made, discussions are set to continue, with Japan also expressing interest in participating. In his address to Congress, Trump highlighted the proposed "gigantic" natural gas pipeline in Alaska, indicating that South Korea, Japan, and other nations are keen to be partners, with potential investments of trillions of dollars each. Shin's visit to the U.S. was arranged after agreeing to meet Waltz in person during a call last month.