Factbox-South Korea gives details of trade deal struck with the U.S.

Trade - The U.S. and South Korea agreed to reduce tariffs on U.S. imports of Korean auto and auto parts from 25% to 15%, aligning them with Japanese competitors [2] - South Korean manufacturers of wood products and pharmaceuticals will benefit from the lowest tariffs, while aircraft parts and generic drugs will face zero tariffs [2] - South Korean chipmakers will maintain competitive parity with Taiwanese competitors, and additional market openings for agricultural products like rice and beef were successfully defended [3] Investment - A $350 billion investment fund will be split into $200 billion in cash, paid in phased installments capped at $20 billion per year, to stabilize the dollar-won onshore market [4] - The remaining $150 billion will focus on shipbuilding cooperation, including guarantees and investments by South Korean companies, which will alleviate pressure on the foreign exchange market [5] - The deal structure mirrors the recent Japan-U.S. agreement but includes more safeguards for South Korea's foreign currency market, such as the $20 billion annual limit [6] Raising Funds - Profits from the investments will be split 50/50 before recouping initial investments, with a focus on commercially viable projects [7] - South Korea plans to utilize operating income from foreign assets, including interest and dividends, and will likely raise funds from offshore markets instead of local government-backed bonds [7] - An investment committee led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will evaluate potential projects [8]