[South Korean National Assembly Speaker Meets with British Ambassador: Hopes to Strengthen Cooperation in Future Industries such as AI and Energy] According to Yonhap News Agency, on October 27, South Korean National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik met with British Ambassador to South Korea Colin Crooks at the National Assembly. The two discussed future industrial development in both countries and plans for inter-parliamentary exchanges and cooperation. Cho Jung-sik stated, "I hope the improved negotiations on the South Korea-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reached last year can take effect as soon as possible. I look forward to close cooperation between the two countries in future industries such as artificial intelligence and offshore wind power." Crooks responded, "Both sides expect to sign the FTA within the next one or two months this year, and I hope that the ratification bill will be processed quickly after it is submitted to the South Korean National Assembly."