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South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work towards swift tariff deal, Lee's office says
By Joyce Lee, Hyunjoo Jin and Trevor Hunnicutt SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's new ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...
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Trump and Lee Set the Stage for Swift U.S.-South Korea Tariff Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung aim to quickly create a tariff deal, facilitating ...
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South Korea’s exports slipped in May due to US tariff uncertainty
South Korea’s exports fell in May, highlighting the growing strain on its trade-dependent economy as global demand softens ...
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, capping months of political turmoil
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician ...
South Korea Exports Fall as Tariffs Hit US, China Shipments
Exports of semiconductors jumped 21.2%, thanks to robust demand for advanced memory chips, but car exports fell 4.4% due to U ...
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South Korea’s Lee, Trump agree to work for swift tariff deal
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and US President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to work towards a swift tariff deal in ...
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, closing period of political tumult
Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician vowing to fight ...
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South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work toward swift tariff deal
The future of South Korea's export-oriented economy may hinge on what kind of deal the country's new president, Lee Jae-myung ...
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South Korea’s Growth Stalls: Q1 GDP Contracts Amid Political Crisis, US Trade Tensions
GDP contracted 0.2%, driven by domestic political instability and US tariff uncertainties. Exports and investments declined, ...