South Korea Vows to Speed Up Investment Law Amid US Tariff Risks

South Korea will move swiftly to implement investment legislation sought by the US, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwanpledged after returning from talks in America that he said helped clear up misunderstandings over tariffs.

Kim told reporters at Incheon Airport late Saturday that discussions with US officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, had deepened mutual understanding and clarified that Seoul has no intention of delaying or failing to implement a previously agreed tariff deal with Washington.

The minister said he met twice with Lutnick during the visit, and had explained South Korea’s position to allay concerns that Seoul had delayed ...