US–Korea Trade

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As U.S. Presses for Investment, Time to Change the Negotiating Table

As U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick presses Samsung and SK to build memory factories in America, Korea should widen the negotiating table with chips, SMRs, and visa reform.

Published 2026.07.12. 17:53:28

Steel Exports Rise for First Time in 14 Months on AI Boom

Korea's steel exports turned positive in June for the first time in 14 months, rising 9.6% to $2.14 billion, driven by surging global AI data center construction and a 58.3% jump in U.S. exports.

Published 2026.07.12. 10:12:02

US Section 301 Tariffs Loom; Korea Calls 12.5% Forced-Labor Levy Unjust

Korea told the US that a 12.5% Section 301 tariff over forced labor is unjust, arguing its separate trade deal with the Trump administration warrants more favorable treatment.

Published 2026.07.10. 05:48:50

Kang Says Seoul, Washington Agree to Stably Manage Coupang Issue

Korean Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha says Seoul and Washington agree to stably manage the Coupang issue, with concrete progress expected in shipbuilding cooperation.

Published 2026.07.09. 05:13:03

Korea Urges US to Reconsider 12.5% Forced-Labor Tariff

South Korea has formally asked the US to reconsider a 12.5% forced-labor tariff, arguing USTR's findings lack factual basis, as Section 301 tariffs loom this month.

Published 2026.07.08. 05:19:26

Korea Trade Body Urges US to Delay or Cut Tariffs

The Korea International Trade Association urged the USTR to delay or cut a planned 12.5% additional tariff on Korean products tied to a Section 301 forced labor investigation.

Published 2026.07.07. 06:22:49

Editorial: US Claims Korea Discriminates Against Coupang; Conflict Must Be Prevented

The White House and US Congress have criticized the Korean government over the Coupang data leak affecting 37 million people, raising fears of trade friction. Korea must prevent conflict escalation.

Published 2026.07.04. 24:01:05

Korea Eyes Iran Reconstruction Fund: National Interest Must Come First

The U.S. is weighing a $300 billion private fund to rebuild Iran, with Korea included. Seoul must prioritize national interest and project viability to turn the double-edged sword into opportunity.

Published 2026.06.18. 24:05:05

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