Seoul: A Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on Sunday departed for Washington amid U.S. concerns over a recent revision to a South Korean law aimed at addressing false and fabricated online information. "We need to explain the government's exact policy intentions regarding the domestic digital legislation," Yeo told Yonhap News Agency ahead of his departure at Incheon International Airport.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the U.S. State Department has expressed concerns over the revision of the South Korean law, saying it could negatively affect U.S. online platforms and undermine free expression. "It appears that our exact policy intentions may have been misunderstood," Yeo said, noting he plans to meet with officials from the United States Trade Representative, key U.S. lawmakers, and business representatives during the visit.