Also at the Presidential office,... the South Korean leader met with Rhee Chang-yong,... director of the Asia and Pacific Department at the IMF -- to discuss the global economic outlook.
The official expressed optimism that despite the slowdown in the global economy that began in the latter half of last year,... he does not see the world entering a recession.
The two also discussed prospects for South Korea.
Cheongwadae did not provide any further details about their meeting .