South Korea acting president calls for unity to respond to U.S. trade war

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South Korean acting President Choi Sang-mok speaks during the 106th Independence Movement Day ceremony at Soongeui Women's University on March 01, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS
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South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday that the government, parliament and the private sector should be united to respond to the U.S. "trade war".

During a cabinet meeting, Choi said South Korea and the United States had agreed to form a consultative group to discuss tariff measures and cooperation on shipbuilding.

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