From nuclear submarines to trade, South Korea and US remain deadlocked ahead of talks
South Korea and the United States are at an impasse regarding several key issues ahead of upcoming talks. A primary point of contention is the US approval for nuclear fuel to power South Korea's planned submarines, with Seoul aiming for mid-2030s deployment. Additionally, Washington is pushing for Seoul to fulfill a previously pledged US$350 billion investment to secure preferential tariff rates. AI
