Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea to refine trade strategy as protectionism becomes 'new normal': Industry minister

Korea will fine-tune its trade strategy as global trade protectionism is becoming a “new normal,” with uncertainties stemming from the U.S. tariff scheme continuing to linger despite the countries' bilateral trade agreement.

2025-08-07

Tacking challenges from a maverick ‘hero’ (KOR)

In the meantime, Korea will have to avoid war and build a path toward the inter-Korean peace that Trump is pursuing by coaxing him.

2024-11-12

Tacking challenges from a maverick ‘hero’

In the meantime, Korea will have to avoid war and build a path toward the inter-Korean peace that Trump is pursuing by coaxing him.

2024-11-11

How to bury your head in the sand (KOR)

The government must come up with a vigilant and proactive strategy to address protectionist moves from foreign countries.

2023-12-20

How to bury your head in the sand

The government must come up with a vigilant and proactive strategy to address protectionist moves from foreign countries.

2023-12-19

[Column] Checking U.S. protectionism

Seoul must work harder with these nations to sustain WTO authority and promote agendas focused on preventing a return to trade protectionism.

2023-01-09

Revival of American protectionism

We must come to rude awakening. We also must try to produce as many strategic goods as possible at home and back it up with labor and regulatory reforms.

2022-09-21