US-Korea Relations
South Korea and US finalize trade deal at APEC summit
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Presidents Lee Jae Myung of South Korea and Donald Trump of the United States finalized details of a $350 billion Korean investment pledge. The deal includes tariff cuts on automobiles and shipbuilding cooperation, along with U.S. approval for South Korea to build nuclear-powered submarines. It marks a new chapter in bilateral industrial and economic ties.
South Korea faces diplomatic challenges ahead of Trump and Xi visits
South Korea is preparing to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit amid simultaneous visits by U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summits will address trade negotiations, North Korea's nuclear issue, and China's structures in the West Sea. President Lee Jae Myung aims to strengthen the Korea-U.S. alliance and normalize Korea-China ties through these meetings.