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South Korea-US summit fixed for Aug. 25 to cement tariff pact, broaden ties

( August 12, 2025, 06:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea and the US have set Aug. 25 for the first in-person summit between President Lee Jae Myung and President Donald Trump, the South Korean presidential office said today. Building on a recently concluded tariff agreement, the leaders are expected to focus on expanding cooperation in manufacturing sectors such as semiconductors, batteries and shipbuilding, along with advanced technology and critical minerals. They will also discuss defense matters, including strengthening the combined deterrence posture and working toward peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula.The statement, in Korean, follows:...

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