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韩高官自曝与美商务部长“充满火药味”电话会议:“有过像是大声争执的紧张时刻”
Huan Qiu Wang·2025-09-02 01:36

Core Viewpoint - There are significant disagreements between South Korea and the United States regarding the details of a $350 billion fund related to the U.S.-Korea trade agreement, leading to tense discussions prior to a leaders' meeting [1][3]. Group 1: Disagreements and Tensions - The U.S. attempted to pressure South Korea for investment detail documents ahead of the leaders' meeting, which was met with resistance from South Korean officials, raising concerns about the meeting's outcome [3]. - A two-hour phone call between South Korean officials and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross was described as "full of gunpowder," indicating high tension and the potential for a negative impact on the upcoming meeting [3]. - South Korea indicated that direct investment would only constitute a small part of the fund, with the majority being composed of loans and guarantees, highlighting the existing differences in fund structure [3]. Group 2: Meeting Outcomes - Despite the disagreements, the leaders of South Korea and the U.S. held a successful meeting that fostered personal rapport and trust between them [3]. - The meeting addressed various topics, including the U.S.-Korea alliance, the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and cooperation in manufacturing [3].