South Korea's Industry Minister Kim states that consultations with the US on tariffs and trade agreements will continue

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim's announcement about ongoing consultations with the US regarding tariffs and trade agreements signals a steady commitment to dialogue, which could help mitigate trade tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 22 Feb 2026, 23:58 UTCOn the live feed at 23:38 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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This is crucial as trade relations affect market stability and could influence the Korean won and broader regional sentiment. Monitoring these discussions will be key, especially for sectors directly impacted by tariffs.

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