South Korea Delays $350 Billion US Investment Plan

South Korea's Finance Minister announced a delay in the $350 billion US investment plan due to procedural requirements, providing temporary relief to the won.

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South Korea's Finance Minister, Koo Yun-cheol koo yun cheol, announced on January 16, 2026, that the country's planned $350 billion investment in strategic sectors in the United States USUSwill not commence in the first half of 2026. This decision comes as a result of procedural requirements, including the selection of locations, design, and construction timelines, which have delayed the initial outflows.
South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Koo Yun‑cheol, is seen speaking during an interview with Reuters at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, on January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dogyun Kim
South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Koo Yun‑cheol, is seen speaking during an interview with Reuters at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, on January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dogyun Kim
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