US and South Korea Discuss Security and Investment
South Korean and US officials met to address delayed investment deals and Middle East security roles. They also discussed strategic cooperation in semiconductors and regional denuclearization efforts.

South Korea and the United States stalled over $350B in delayed manufacturing investments during Friday talks in Washington. The diplomatic friction highlights mounting pressure on Seoul over trade terms and regional security commitments. The bilateral talks test the durability of key economic and defense ties ahead of upcoming presidential visits.











