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.<br />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.<br />The two also discussed prospects for South Korea.<br />Cheongwadae did not provide any further details about their meeting . <br />
