South Korea's Finance Minister says the trade deal with the US is still valid

The reaffirmation by South Korea's Finance Minister that the trade deal with the US remains valid is a critical sign of stability in diplomatic relations, particularly following past tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Feb 2026, 06:48 UTCOn the live feed at 06:28 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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South Korea's Finance Minister says the trade deal with the US is still valid

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This confirmation may support risk sentiment in markets, favoring a bullish outlook for related equities and the Korean won. However, traders should remain alert to any underlying geopolitical shifts that could affect future negotiations.

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