South Korea Seeks Stable Trade Resolution Ahead of US Tariff Deadline
South Korean officials pressed for constructive trade talks with the US during high-level meetings in Washington, emphasizing stability as a July 8 tariff deadline looms. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok framed the discussions around mutual economic benefits rather than confrontation.
The "2+2" dialogue between Korean and US trade representatives focused on four pillars: tariff structures, economic security protocols, bilateral investment frameworks, and monetary policy coordination. Choi positioned South Korea as seeking partnership, not conflict, amid volatile global trade conditions.