韩总统府：将尽快与美方磋商

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government is responding to U.S. President Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on South Korean products, emphasizing that no formal notification has been received from the U.S. government regarding this matter [1] Group 1: Tariff Changes - President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on South Korean exports to the U.S., raising rates from 15% to 25% on products such as automobiles, timber, and pharmaceuticals [1] - The U.S. and South Korea had previously agreed on a trade framework in July 2025, which has faced criticism and opposition within South Korea [1] Group 2: Government Response - The South Korean presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, held an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures and expressed a willingness to fulfill the Korea-U.S. trade agreement [1] - South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Kim Jeong-gwan, is set to visit the U.S. for discussions with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo [1] Group 3: Investment Commitments - Under the trade agreement, South Korea is committed to investing $350 billion and purchasing $100 billion worth of liquefied natural gas and other energy products from the U.S. [1] - The agreement also includes provisions for the complete opening of trade between the two nations [1]