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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 ...
South Korea's presidential advisor to fly to Washington ahead of tariff deadline
South Korea's presidential security advisor plans to visit Washington during July 6-8, his office said on Saturday. Wi Sung-lac, President Lee Jae Myung's national security adviser, plans to "have ...
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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 ...
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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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No compelling rationale found for Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs on S. Korea: think tank report
The overwhelming majority of U.S. exports to South Korea are already tariff-free under a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 MSN5dOpinion
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 ...