Core Viewpoint - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warns that without safeguards in ongoing trade negotiations, the South Korean economy could face a crisis similar to the 1997 financial crisis [1] Group 1: Trade Negotiations - The South Korea-U.S. trade negotiations are currently stalled due to differences in investment handling, preventing the signing of a formal agreement [1] - A specific agreement that ensures commercial rationality is identified as the core task and the biggest obstacle in the negotiations [1] Group 2: U.S. Immigration Enforcement - U.S. immigration enforcement recently conducted a raid in Georgia, detaining 475 individuals without legal status, including over 300 South Korean citizens, which has raised concerns in South Korea [1] - President Lee expressed that the mistreatment of South Korean workers could lead to public outrage and may cause South Korean companies to be cautious about investing in the U.S. [1] Group 3: Trade Agreement Framework - In July, South Korea and the U.S. reached a framework for a trade agreement, but specific execution plans have not been finalized [1] - According to U.S. President Trump, South Korean products exported to the U.S. will be subject to a 15% tariff, while U.S. products will not face tariffs in South Korea [1] - South Korea plans to invest $350 billion in the U.S. and purchase $100 billion worth of liquefied natural gas or other energy products from the U.S. [1]
【环球财经】韩国总统:美方投资要求或引发韩国经济陷入危机
Xin Hua She·2025-09-22 14:00