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Trump letters and who's talking: State of play as tariff deadline nears
Donald Trump's administration aims to finalize trade deals soon. Higher tariff rates may be notified by July 9. These rates ...
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Trade minister says S. Korea looks to maximize 'practical interests' in trade talks with U.S.
South Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on Saturday stressed Seoul's focus on maximizing "practical interests" in ongoing ...
South Korea Puzzles Over US Trade Demands as Deal Still Elusive
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said it remains unclear if trade talks between Seoul and Washington can result in a deal ...
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South Korea braces for U.S. tariff shift as Trump ends grace period
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will not extend the grace period for reciprocal tariffs imposed on 57 countries and ...
North Korea Ignores Trump's Overtures
North Korea continues to give the United States the cold shoulder, despite President Donald Trump's apparent willingness to ...
South Korea parliament approves 31.8 trillion won extra budget to bolster economy
South Korea's parliament approved a supplementary budget on Friday of 31.8 trillion won ($23.3 billion), supporting President ...
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South Korea walks a tight rope as Trump shifts tariff strategy eastward
As the July 9, 2025 deadline approaches for the expiration of the United States' temporary suspension of "reciprocal tariffs, ...
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U.S. senator says Trump's tariffs to be 'detrimental' to partnership with S. Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy will likely be "detrimental" to the United States' ties with South Korea at a ...
Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN6dOpinion
Managing U.S. pressure on defense spending and the future of the Korea-U.S. alliance
Rather than resist the Trump administration’s push for a 5 percent defense spending level, Korea should use this moment to ...