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Trade minister joins U.S.-led meeting on minerals supply chains

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo attended a meeting hosted by the United States of top trade officials of major economies Friday to discuss ways to expand cooperation on critical mineral supply chains amid heightened geopolitical uncertainties.

2026-02-14

Korea to continue consultations with U.S. to prevent tariff hike: Minister

Korea will continue to closely consult with the United States to reach a resolution before the U.S. administration formalizes a tariff hike on Korea as threatened by President Donald Trump, Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Thursday.

2026-02-05

Trade minister calls for solution to renewed trade tension between Seoul, Washington

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has delivered Korea's commitment to upholding its tariff deal with the United States to Washington officials, calling for a "mutually beneficial" resolution to trade tensions escalating between the two countries.

2026-02-04

U.S. gov't weighing whether to formalize Korea tariff hike in Federal Register: Trade minister

The President Donald Trump's administration is conducting interagency consultations over the issue of formalizing his announcement on a plan to increase reciprocal and other tariffs on Korea in the Federal Register, Seoul's trade minister said.

2026-02-04

Trade minister says impact of new U.S. semiconductor tariff proclamation likely 'limited'

Korea’s chief trade negotiator said that the immediate impact of the United States' newly announced semiconductor proclamation on Korean companies is expected to be “limited” but cautioned that potential follow-up measures remain a concern.

2026-01-17

Republicans slam 'unfair' treatment of Coupang in meetings with Korean trade minister, warn of consequences

Republican figures in the United States who met with Korea’s minister for trade, Yeo Han-koo, during his visit to the country publicly criticized what they described as unfair treatment of Coupang by the Korean government/

2026-01-13

Trade minister heads to Washington amid U.S. concerns over Korea's network act revision

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on Sunday departed for Washington amid U.S. concerns over a recent revision — aimed at addressing false and fabricated online information — to a Korean law.

2026-01-11

Trade ministry eyes greater U.S. outreach amid Washington's concerns over network law revision

The government will work to expand communications with the United States to prevent potential conflict over Korea's revision of its network law, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said Thursday.

2026-01-08

Korea and Egypt agree to fast-track negotiations for comprehensive economic partnership

Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and his Egyptian counterpart agreed Monday to swiftly commence negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) between the two countries to expand bilateral ties, Yeo's office said.

2025-12-22

Trade minister to visit Malaysia this week for ASEAN economic ministers' meeting and talk with USTR

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo will visit Malaysia this week to attend a meeting of economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and also talk with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer.

2025-09-23