Trump, South Korea and Hormuz

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South Korea in 'Catch-22 situation' over Trump's call for warships to secure Hormuz
Seoul is expected to seek national consensus and wait for the outcome of the Takaichi-Trump summit before deciding, observers say South Korea is expected to seek consensus through transparent procedures at its National Assembly before deciding on its next step,

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South Korea weighs Trump’s request on sending warships to Hormuz
Christian Science Monitor · 1d
Trump’s call for countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz brings no promises
Nations Rebuff Trump’s Call to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has urged China, Britain, France, Japan and South Korea to send warships to help reopen the waterway, even though they are not involved in the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran.

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Trump urges other countries to send warships to open Hormuz Strait in a 'team effort'
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Trump’s plan for warships in Strait of Hormuz meets strong opposition
Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate
As global anxiety soars over oil prices and supplies, Trump said Saturday that he hopes China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK and others send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe.”

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Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
Trump’s call for allied deployment to strait of Hormuz meets muted response

US, South Korea to Meet This Week on $350 Billion Deal Fund

Trade representatives from the US and South Korea are set to meet in Washington this week to discuss potential investments in American energy projects and other ventures under a recently approved $350 billion fund,

Rubio, South Korea Foreign Minister Cho agree Strait of Hormuz key to global economy, Seoul says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on a phone call with South ‌Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday that ‌cooperation among countries t

South Korean PM Kim holds surprise meeting with Trump

S. Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok held an unscheduled 20-minute meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss North Korea

South Korea opposed to U.S. moving air defense systems in the country to Middle East: President Lee

Lee maintained that even if the assets were moved out of the country, its deterrence capability against North Korea will not be affected.

Why South Korea’s Strawberry Farmers Indulge a ‘Fussy Fruit’

Strawberries, one of the country’s top fresh agricultural exports, are grown year-round in greenhouses. The harvest hinges on technical prowess and a great degree of care.

China beats Taiwan 2-0 to reach semifinals of Women’s Asian Cup, South Korea also advances

Defending champion China beat Taiwan 2-0 at the Women’s Asian Cup on Saturday to set up a semifinal against host Australia and clinch a place at the 2027 Women's World Cup. After 90 minutes ended goalless in a match between opponents with geopolitical tensions,

South Korea passes special bill to implement its $350 billion U.S. investment pledge

Seoul will now have the legal framework it needs to carry out its investment commitment made to Washington in exchange for more favorable "reciprocal" tariff rates.

South Korea’s SK Group chairman expects chip wafer shortage to last until 2030, eyes US ADR listing

SAN JOSE, California, March 17 (Reuters) - South Korea's SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Monday said the global chip wafer shortage is likely to persist until 2030, as demand driven by artificial intelligence continues to outpace supply.