Korean and US commerce officials met in Washington to discuss tariff exemptions and shipbuilding, marking a shift from Korea's role as an alternative trade route for China during the Trump administration. Under the Biden administration, the US became Korea's first investment destination, particularly in advanced industries. A newly established consultative body will address key areas including shipbuilding, energy, and tariffs, with cooperation between Korean ministries such as Industry, Economy and Finance, National Defense, and Foreign Affairs.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-03-04/business/industry/Korea-becomes-first-nation-to-form-trade-consultative-body-with-US/2254551Russian President Putin's advisor, Peskov, emphasized that despite recent calls with Trump and talks in Saudi Arabia, Russia will continue negotiations with the US on normalizing relations, focusing on ensuring diplomatic missions operate normally after years of diplomat expulsions. Meanwhile, Russia will maintain its military operation to achieve set objectives. Experts in Moscow believe Europe cannot provide sufficient arms to Ukraine if the US cuts military aid, as it lacks resources to replace US support. Fyodor Lukyanov, head of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policies, stated that a peaceful solution has been frustrated, paving the way for a more intense use of force.
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