South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun rejected claims of anti-Americanism surrounding the $350 billion U.S. demand, stressing that the ongoing U.S.-Korea trade talks aim to protect national interests while reinforcing the alliance.
President Trump asked U.S. authorities to delay the repatriation of more than 300 Koreans detained in Georgia, suggesting they could help train the U.S. workforce before returning home.
A Korean Air flight to repatriate Korean nationals detained in the Georgia plant raid was delayed, leaving workers in U.S. custody as legal and diplomatic disputes continue.
South Korean and U.S. officials discussed potential changes to U.S. troop roles in Korea, alliance modernization, and coordinated approaches to Taiwan and North Korea.
