Group 1 - South Korea is seeking to engage in "calm and orderly" negotiations with the United States regarding trade issues, aiming to reach an agreement before July to avoid additional tariffs [1] - The South Korean delegation, including the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Trade, met with U.S. officials to discuss the potential agreement, coinciding with the expiration of a 90-day tariff suspension by President Trump [1] - The U.S. has been increasingly exerting control over South Korea, with some commentators suggesting that South Korea is becoming a "puppet" of the U.S. in the context of strategic competition with China [3] Group 2 - The South Korean government is maintaining strategic ambiguity in its foreign policy, particularly regarding its stance towards China and the U.S., as it prepares for upcoming elections [5] - The current administration is cautious about rushing into an agreement with the U.S. due to potential political ramifications and the desire to avoid being seen as choosing sides in the U.S.-China rivalry [7] - Former President Moon Jae-in has publicly criticized the current government's actions, indicating a potential shift in South Korea's political landscape and its approach to international relations [7]