‘We will not fight back’: South Korea’s acting president on US tariffs

‘We will not fight back’: South Korea’s acting president on US tariffs

South Korea will not retaliate against newly imposed US tariffs, Acting President Han Duck-soo said in an interview with the Financial Times. Talking about the country’s “historical debt” to the United States, Han made clear that Seoul is approaching upcoming trade talks with President Donald Trump administration in a spirit of cooperation rather than confrontation. … Read more

South Korea to hold snap presidential election on June 3 amid Yoon’s removal over martial law

South Korea to hold snap presidential election on June 3 amid Yoon’s removal over martial law

South Korea presidential election: The South Korean government has approved June 3 as the date for conducting the snap presidential election, following the removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol last week after he implemented a short-lived martial law in the country last year. The South Korean government’s cabinet agreed to the date of June … Read more