Trade Negotiations - South Korea is in the process of finalizing a trade agreement with the U.S., with negotiations not initiated by South Korea, indicating a challenging position [1][2] - The $350 billion investment funding to the U.S. is a key issue, with expectations that its structure could be mutually beneficial [3][4] Economic Impact - The current investment amount represents 70 to 80% of South Korea's total foreign exchange reserves, highlighting potential severe impacts on the Korean economy without measures like currency swaps [6] - The automotive sector is facing challenges due to tariff negotiations, with a potential reduction from 25% to 15% still being burdensome for South Korean firms [7][8] Automotive Sector - Hyundai Motor plans to maintain its pricing policy despite the challenges posed by tariff negotiations, which is viewed as a wise approach [9] - The government is exploring policy options to alleviate the burden on the automotive sector amid ongoing negotiations [10] Visa Issues - Visa issues are complicating investment projects between South Korea and the U.S., with many projects on hold until a resolution is found [12][13] - The unresolved visa situation is causing reluctance among workers to enter the U.S., impacting South Korean firms' operations [14] Geopolitical Relations - South Korea is navigating the growing tech rivalry between the U.S. and China, striving to maintain good relations with both [15] - The U.S. has made demands on South Korea, including a proposed increase in defense spending, which could affect its relations with other countries [17][18]