【环球网报道 记者 赵建东】据韩联社、新加坡《联合早报》等媒体报道，韩国外交部10月1日宣布，韩 国前外长、美国亚洲协会会长康京和获任命为韩国驻美国大使。 韩联社称，康京和将是韩国外交史上首位女性驻美大使。康京和曾任韩国常驻联合国代表团公使、联合 国秘书长政策特别助理等职，2017年6月文在寅政府时期出任外交部长，至2021年2月离任。 报道称，康京和上任后的首要任务将是与美方就月底亚太经合组织（APEC）峰会相关事宜进行协调沟 通。此外，康京和还将就韩美关税谈判等棘手问题与美方进行协商。 ...

谈及韩美关税谈判，李在明强调绝不会进行任何形式的幕后协商，更不会作出有损国家利益的决定。 6月3日，李在明在韩国总统选举中以49.42%的得票率当选第21届韩国总统。6月4日，李在明正式开启 总统任期。 对于韩朝关系，李在明表示，虽然韩朝关系仍未得到进展，但政府将持续努力重启韩朝对话，守护民众 安宁的日常生活，维护朝鲜半岛和平。 针对日前美国突击抓捕逾300名韩国公民一事，李在明指出，此次事件将导致韩企在对美投资时"非常犹 豫"。他表示，企业不可能不感到忧虑，担心在美国设厂可能因此受到不良影响或变得更加困难。李在 明透露，韩国政府正与美方展开协商，要求美方今后正常办理与对美投资有关的签证。 中新社首尔9月11日电 (刘旭 刘思宁)韩国总统李在明11日在青瓦台迎宾馆举行就职百日记者会，就韩朝 关系、美国突击抓捕韩国公民、韩美关税谈判等热点问题发表观点。 李在明在开场发言时称，过去的一百天可以用"恢复和正常化的时间"简短概括，表示恢复民生经济是当 务之急，首要任务是修复因长期内需不振而恶化的经济机制。 ...

Group 1 - The postponement of the US-Korea "2+2" tariff negotiations indicates a potential cooling of US-Korea relations, as this is not the first time the US has canceled meetings with South Korea [1][4] - The US is pressuring South Korea to follow Japan's example by opening its market to US agricultural products, which South Korea has deemed unacceptable [3][6] - The recent trade agreement between the US and Japan, which involved significant concessions from Japan, puts additional pressure on South Korea to comply with similar demands [5][7] Group 2 - South Korea's agricultural sector may face severe challenges if it agrees to US demands, as the influx of US agricultural products could harm local farmers [6][7] - The relationship between the US and South Korea appears increasingly unequal, with the US seemingly disregarding South Korea's interests in negotiations [4][10] - South Korea's economic ties with China are significant, with bilateral trade exceeding $300 billion, suggesting that maintaining a balanced approach in foreign relations is crucial for South Korea [7][10] Group 3 - The South Korean government is urged to reassess its relationship with the US, recognizing that the US's recent actions may be a tactic to force concessions [10] - There is a call for South Korea to protect its economic interests and not to follow Japan's path of significant concessions under pressure [8][10] - The future of US-Korea relations will depend on South Korea's ability to assert its interests and negotiate from a position of strength [10]

Core Viewpoint - The newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung prioritizes economic revitalization, focusing on high-tech industries like AI and semiconductors to enhance competitiveness and create jobs [1][4]. Economic Policy and Market Response - Lee Jae-myung's administration aims to address multiple economic challenges, including regional development disparities and job creation [1][4]. - Following Lee's inauguration, the KOSPI index rose over 4%, rebounding more than 20% from April lows, nearing a bull market [1][8]. - The South Korean won appreciated by 1.50% against the US dollar, reaching a recent high of 1351.80 [1]. Political Stability and Governance - The end of political vacuum is expected to improve the political risk index in South Korea, with a current score of 18.85, down from over 20 [4][8]. - Lee's government is anticipated to have a stable political environment until at least the 2028 National Assembly elections, enhancing policy implementation capabilities [1][4]. Trade Relations and Tariff Negotiations - The new government is prioritizing tariff negotiations with the US, with a focus on reaching a comprehensive agreement by July 8 [5][6]. - The outcome of these negotiations is critical, as South Korea's exports to the US in sectors like automobiles and steel face significant tariffs [5][6]. Economic Growth Forecasts - Despite a 0.2% contraction in Q1 2025, market expectations for South Korea's economic growth are improving, with forecasts for real GDP growth adjusted upwards by major financial institutions [8][9]. - Goldman Sachs raised its GDP growth forecast for South Korea from 0.7% to 1.1%, while Morgan Stanley adjusted its projections for 2025 and 2026 to 1.1% and 1.5%, respectively [9][10]. Investment Sentiment - Lee's commitment to boosting the stock market, with aspirations for the KOSPI index to reach 5000 points, has attracted renewed interest from global asset management firms [10].