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'천마총 금관 모형'과 한미 정상 (경주=연합뉴스) 한상균 기자 = 이재명 대통령이 29일 경북 경주박물관에서 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령에게 '천마총 금관 모형'을 선물한 뒤 악수하고 있다. 2025.10.29 [대통령실통신사진기자단] xyz@yna.co.kr/2025-10-29 15:56:57/

U.S. memory chip demands throw wrench into Korea's investment plans as trade friction spills into security

The White House's tariff threat may rear its head once again as Washington "moves the goalposts" in ways that put strain on initiatives in Korea.

2026.8.18

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan listens to reporters' questions after his arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virgina on Aug. 16.

Seoul races to finalize $200 billion U.S. plan

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources is seeking to settle last-minute issues in a $200 billion U.S. investment plan amid mounting tariff pressure from Washington.

2026.8.17

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Industry minister again heads for Washington amid growing U.S. tariff pressure

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan visits Washington as Seoul faces pressure over investment commitments and potential new U.S. tariffs.

2026.8.16

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One on Aug. 11 at Joint Base Andrews.

Korea faces 15% U.S. drone tariff

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on certain drones, docking stations and critical components but capped the rate for imports from Korea and other allies at 15 percent.

2026.8.14

Korea scrambles to assess fallout from new U.S. polysilicon tariffs

Government officials and major companies met to gauge the impact of Washington’s 15 percent polysilicon tariffs and prepare support measures for exporters and U.S.-based supply chains.

2026.8.11

Majority of Koreans still see U.S. ahead of China despite strains in alliance, survey finds

Over 57 percent of respondents did not agree that China will become the global leader, but nearly half took issue with Seoul’s response to Washington’s demands.

2026.8.11

Trump signs proclamation imposing 15% tariff on polysilicon derivative products

The proclamation, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 4, also includes imposing minimum import prices on polysilicon and its derivatives.

2026.8.7

Korea mulls $19.8 billion Texas gas plant as first project under U.S. tariff deal

Seoul believes the project, which will power a nearby data center, already has a locked-in market as AI demand grows.

2026.7.28

President Donald Trump seated in the Oval Office of the White House, wearing a suit and tie.

Trump threatens 'substantial' tariffs on EU after Google fine

In a social media post, U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration will launch trade investigations into the European Union after it fined Google $1 billion.

2026.7.25

(서울=뉴스1) 허경 기자 = 이재명 대통령의 차량이 29일 오전 청와대 정문이 열리고 있다. 윤석열 전 대통령이 청와대를 떠난 지 약 '3년 7개월' 만에 다시 청와대 시대가 열렸다. (청와대통신사진기자단) 2025.12.29/뉴스1

Blue House seeks to cap U.S. tariff burden at 15 percent after Section 301 levy

Seoul says it will maintain discussions with Washington to ensure the new 12.5 percent levy imposed Thursday does not push Korea’s combined U.S. tariff burden above the level agreed upon last year.

2026.7.24