Overview

• South Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Duk Geun and Finance Minister Choi Sang Mok will travel to Washington for negotiations on Thursday and Friday.
• The talks, requested by the U.S. government, focus on President Trump's proposed 25% reciprocal tariffs on South Korean imports.
• Interim President Han Duck Soo has emphasized South Korea's historical alliance with the U.S., stating the country will not oppose the tariffs outright.
• The proposed tariffs, temporarily suspended for 90 days, pose a significant risk to South Korea's export-heavy economy.
• Han highlighted the U.S.'s post-Korean War aid and investments as a foundation for South Korea's cooperative approach in the negotiations.