Choi Sang-mok

Choi Sang-mok

South Korean acting President Choi Sang-mok speaks during the 106th Independence Movement Day ceremony at Soongeui Women's University on March 01, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korea asks US for tariff exemption: trade ministry

During his visit to Washington this week, Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and stressed that South Korea should not get unfavourable treatment

South Korea's acting President, deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok presides over National Security Council at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2024. Photo: Yonhap via REUTERS/File Photo

Two weeks in, South Korea's latest leader Choi walks political tightrope

South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok, right, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, attend a meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Photo: Lee Jin-man/Pool via REUTERS

North Korea fires ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul

South Korea's acting President, deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok presides over National Security Council at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea, December 27, 2024. Photo: Yonhap via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korea's acting president calls for national harmony and unity