Group 1 - The trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States regarding a $350 billion investment plan are currently stalled due to disagreements on specific terms [1][2] - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warned that accepting U.S. demands without safeguards could lead to a financial crisis similar to that of 1997 [1][2] - The U.S. is insisting that South Korea adopt investment and profit-sharing structures similar to those agreed upon with Japan, which committed to a $550 billion investment [2] Group 2 - South Korea is proposing a foreign exchange swap mechanism to mitigate the impact of the investment on the Korean won, but the U.S. appears to be resistant to this idea [1][2] - The trade agreement includes provisions for South Korea to invest $350 billion in the U.S. and purchase $100 billion worth of liquefied natural gas and other energy products [2] - President Lee emphasized the differences between South Korea and Japan, particularly regarding foreign exchange reserves and existing currency swap agreements with the U.S. [2]
李在明：若接受美国要求 韩国将陷入金融危机
Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-09-23 07:38