South Korea Foreign Minister says South Korea is not intentionally delaying US investment

The South Korean Foreign Minister's statement is an attempt to quell any potential tensions regarding US investments in the country.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 00:19 UTCOn the live feed at 23:59 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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By clarifying that there is no intentional delay, it aims to reassure investors about the stability of the investment climate, which is critical for both economic ties and broader geopolitical relations between the US and South Korea. Watch for market reactions in sectors sensitive to US-South Korea trade relations, particularly in technology and manufacturing.

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