Group 1 - The core issue in the $350 billion investment commitment from South Korea to the U.S. is the ongoing deadlock in discussions regarding investment methods, amounts, timelines, and profit-sharing arrangements [1][3] - U.S. President Trump stated that the U.S. is "very close" to reaching an agreement with South Korea, despite the current stalemate [1] - Tensions have escalated following U.S. immigration raids on South Korean companies, which may have weakened South Korea's willingness to commit to the investment [3] Group 2 - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung indicated that discussions are ongoing, with some differences in opinions, but this does not necessarily mean that negotiations have failed [3]

Group 1 - The core issue is that South Korea is unable to meet the $350 billion investment commitment to the U.S. as stated by President Trump, leading to a stalemate in negotiations [1][3] - South Korean National Security Advisor Suh Hoon indicated that the investment amount exceeds what South Korea can realistically handle, emphasizing that they cannot pay $350 billion in cash [3][4] - The South Korean government is exploring alternative solutions and plans to discuss the matter further at the upcoming APEC summit [3] Group 2 - A framework trade agreement was reached between South Korea and the U.S. in late July, but specific execution plans have not been finalized [3] - The $350 billion investment was initially described as primarily consisting of guarantees and loans, with cash making up a small portion; however, recent reports suggest the U.S. is demanding almost all of it in cash [3] - The proposed short-term investment of $350 billion exceeds South Korea's total overseas direct investment (FDI) over the past five years [3]