Seasoned trade chief to navigate US tariff challenges

Seasoned trade chief to navigate US tariff challenges

As the July 8 deadline for the “July package” tariff deal with the United States approaches, Korea’s new administration is gearing up for high-stakes negotiations by appointing a veteran trade expert to lead the charge. On Tuesday, President Lee Jae-myung named Yeo Han-koo as the new trade minister— a role he previously held from 2021 to 2022 under the Moon Jae-in administration. The appointment is widely viewed as a strong signal of Lee’s commi…

New chief trade negotiator inaugurated

New chief trade negotiator inaugurated South Korea's chief trade negotiator Yeo Han-koo speaks during a ceremony at the government complex in Sejong, central South Korea, on June 12, 2025, to mark