Group 1 - The South Korean government is feeling pressured as the deadline for tariff negotiations with the U.S. approaches, leading to a potential compromise on agricultural imports [1][4] - The U.S. has made clear demands for South Korea to ease restrictions on American agricultural products, with additional private conditions that include a $400 billion investment support for U.S. businesses [3][4] - South Korea's reliance on the U.S. military presence complicates its ability to reject U.S. demands, highlighting the ongoing influence of the U.S. in South Korean foreign policy [3][5] Group 2 - Lee Jae-myung's shift in diplomatic stance reflects the pressures of addressing economic issues and the need to appease the U.S. amidst tariff threats [4][5] - The South Korean government is considering strategic concessions in agricultural imports to secure a tariff agreement, while being cautious not to jeopardize relations with China [4][7] - The potential for significant economic repercussions exists if South Korea prioritizes U.S. demands over its own long-term interests, particularly in trade with China [5][7]