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Korea's industry minister meets Lutnick to discuss U.S. tariff hikes, no consensus reached yet

Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung kwan met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington on Thursday to address the Trump administration’s threat to impose higher tariffs, but the two sides did not immediately reach a consensus.

2026-01-30

Korean PM arrives in Washington for talks with U.S. officials, potentially including Vance

Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok kicked off his visit to the United States on Thursday for talks with Washington officials, possibly including Vice President JD Vance.

2026-01-23

Trade minister visits Washington to address concerns about Korea's online platform regulation

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo sought Monday to address the United States' concerns over Korea's regulatory efforts regarding online platforms, as he met with a U.S. lawmaker and interest groups in Washington.

2026-01-13

U.S. envoy's comments suggest discord with South Korea over approach to North

Washington recently emphasized the need to maintain sanctions against Pyongyang and proposed holding regular meetings with Seoul’s foreign and security officials to ensure aligned messaging, according to diplomatic sources on Monday.

2025-12-09

Foreign Minister Cho stresses need for North Korea diplomacy alongside South Korea-U.S. deterrence efforts

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Wednesday reiterated the need to pursue diplomacy with North Korea in tandem with joint efforts by Seoul and Washington to bolster deterrence against growing threats from the recalcitrant regime.

2025-12-04

Federal Register publishes retroactive reduction of U.S. tariffs on Korean auto exports

A retroactive reduction of U.S. tariffs on Korean auto exports to 15 percent was published in the U.S. Federal Register on Wednesday as a pre-publication notice. The final publication is scheduled for Thursday.

2025-12-04

Seoul official stresses Korea's efforts for uranium enrichment, reprocessing rights unrelated to proliferation

A U.S. diplomat on Wednesday described U.S. President Donald Trump's support for South Korea to build nuclear-propelled submarines as a "clear" example of cooperation to enhance the allies' collective capabilities to counter "regional" threats.

2025-12-04

Trump criticizes program that brought Afghan refugees who fought the Taliban to US

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the United States after the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. from their country as the Taliban took over, authorities said.

2025-11-28

Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to D.C. after shooting of soldiers

Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence.

2025-11-27

Korea eyes extended lead over China in chips, ships with $350B U.S. partnership

Korea’s collaboration with the United States through a huge investment could help widen its lead over China in key sectors like semiconductors and shipbuilding, where Beijing is rapidly catching up, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

2025-11-19