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Yeo Han-koo

Yeo Han-koo
The latest news and updates on Yeo Han-koo, a highly experienced South Korean government official and veteran international trade negotiator. He has served twice as South Korean Trade Minister, most recently re-appointed in June 2025, and previously from 2021 to 2022. His extensive career, spanning almost three decades, includes roles as Deputy Trade Minister and Commercial Attache in Washington D.C. He played a pivotal role in negotiating numerous international trade agreements, such as RCEP, CPTPP, and the Korea-UK FTA, and was instrumental in discussions concerning the Korea-US FTA and steel tariffs. His expertise encompasses international trade policy, supply chain resilience, and economic security.
South Korea

South Korea, US edge closer to US$350 billion trade deal breakthrough

Top Seoul officials have flown to Washington in a sign that major progress is being made in the tough trade talks.

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Seoul faces US pressure on defence, China amid tariff deadline

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‘We’ll work it out’: Trump touts ties with North Korea’s Kim

The US president says he has a ‘really great’ relationship with Kim Jong-un – as South Korea races against a July 9 deadline for trade talks.

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