South Korea sends top advisor to US for urgent tariff talks
South Korea's top advisor Wi Sung-lac headed to Washington for urgent trade talks, aiming to avert Trump's proposed 25% tariff hike before the August 1 deadline. The move follows political gridlock and comes as Korea's economy struggles with low growth and rate cuts. Major firms like Samsung and Hyundai face steep duties, prompting Seoul to fast-track diplomacy with bipartisan backing.