South Korea Calls For ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Trade Deal With US

South Korea called for a “mutually beneficial” agreement on trade with the US during its new trade minister’s first trip to Washington this week.

Yeo Han-koo held talks that concluded Friday with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, as well as several lawmakers in Washington, ahead of the July 9 deadline to reinstate higher tariffs paused in April.

Yeo introduced new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s policy and reaffirmed his commitment to reaching a deal for both sides, according to the ministry in a statement released Saturday. ...