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US, South Korea deadlocked on subs, trade ahead of talks

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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

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US, South Korea deadlocked on subs, trade ahead of talks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    From nuclear submarines to trade, South Korea and US remain deadlocked ahead of talks

    South Korea and the United States are heading into talks in Seoul next week with different priorities over the implementation of last year’s summit agreement, with President Lee Jae Myung pushing for the supply of nuclear-powered submarines and Washington seeking progress on a ma…

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