Group 1 - The meeting at Mar-a-Lago between the CEOs of South Korea's top four conglomerates and President Trump is seen as symbolically significant and timely, occurring amidst ongoing US-Korea tariff negotiations [1][2] - The CEOs are expected to discuss the framework agreement reached in previous negotiations, which includes reducing tariffs on Korean goods to 15% and a proposed $350 billion investment from Korea into the US [2][3] - There is dissatisfaction among Korean businesses regarding the tariff reduction, with expectations for a further decrease to 12.5%, which Trump has shown no willingness to negotiate [2][3] Group 2 - The intertwining of trade and security negotiations is a critical backdrop, with Trump pushing for Korea to bear more costs for US military presence, which Korea argues is already substantial [3][4] - Korean companies are under significant competitive pressure and facing declining performance, making the US market a crucial opportunity for growth [4][5] - The recent "deportation incident" has created additional tension, as Trump's administration seeks both foreign investment and to curb illegal immigration, leading to uncertainty for Korean firms [6][7] Group 3 - There is a growing awareness among Korean leaders about Trump's negotiation style, characterized by a transactional approach that prioritizes immediate gains over traditional political norms [8][9] - The CEOs face the challenge of clarifying whether the proposed $350 billion investment is actual cash or includes loans and guarantees, which is a critical point in their discussions with Trump [9]

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean Finance Minister stated that currency issues were not discussed during the US-South Korea trade negotiations [1] Group 1 - The focus of the trade negotiations was on other trade-related matters rather than foreign exchange [1]

Group 1 - The South Korean presidential office stated that foreign exchange issues are not part of the US-South Korea trade negotiations and are limited to regular consultations [1]