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Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs on South Korea, other countries, take effect
Washington, April 9: The United States' reciprocal tariffs, including 25 per cent duties for South Korea, went into effect on Wednesday, as America's trading partners are seeking to negotiate a deal to reduce tariff rates and minimise the potential impact of President Donald Trump's trade policy on their economies.
US military decries North Korea's missile launches, calls on it to refrain from 'destabilising' acts
Washington, March 10: The US military condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches on Monday, calling on it to refrain from further "unlawful" and "destabilising" acts and reaffirming America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan.
N Korea launches strategic cruise missile, Kim Jong-un calls for defending country with reliable nuke shield
Seoul, February 28: North Korea has launched strategic cruise missiles in waters off its west coast to demonstrate the potential of its nuclear deterrence, local media reported adding that its leader Kim Jong-un has called for thorough war preparedness with the country's nuclear forces and readiness for their use.
Trade tariffs: South Korean Industry minister to visit US this week
Seoul, Feb 23: South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun will pay a visit to the United States as early as this week for discussions on new U.S. import tariff plans, a government official said on Sunday.
North Korea vows 'toughest counteraction' as long as US rejects its sovereignty
Seoul, Jan 26: North Korea's foreign ministry said Sunday Pyongyang should maintain "the toughest counteraction" to the US as long as it rejects the country's sovereignty and security interests.
North Korea fires suspected hypersonic missile in its first provocation in new year
Seoul, Jan 6: North Korea fired a suspected hypersonic missile into the East Sea on Monday, the South Korean military said, marking its first provocation in the new year ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
US voices hope for South Korea to work towards 'stable path' ahead
Washington, Jan 4: A White House official expressed the United States' hope for South Korea to work toward a "stable path" forward, and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the bilateral alliance and ensuring the allies' readiness to respond to "any external provocations or threats."