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Seoul, April 9 (IANS) The United States’ recent adjustment of its metal tariffs will likely reduce the overall administrative burden on South Korean companies, though the impact may differ by item, Seoul’s trade minister said on Thursday, vowing efforts to help companies minimise their burden.Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo made the assessment during a meeting with officials from industries affected by U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports, as well as their derivatives, according to the …

Singapore, March 2 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday, with the two leaders expected to discuss ways to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear energy and other areas. The meeting will mark the second summit between Lee and Wong in four months, following their previous talks during Wong’s visit to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, where the two count…