Lee Kang-deok says that the 50% U.S. tariffs have devastated the steelmaking hub of Pohang and that President Donald Trump risks alienating key allies such as South Korea and Japan.

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at a leaders' dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday, ahead of his face-to-face meeting with China's Xi Jinping.

President Trump lamented not being able to speak with Mr. Kim, the North Korean leader, but vowed to end the decades of hostilities between the two Koreas.

The launches follow North Korea’s tests of short-range ballistic missiles last week, which it said involved a new hypersonic weapon intended to bolster its nuclear deterrent.

President Donald Trump reveals his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will span 3-4 hours during South Korea diplomatic dinner, caught on hot mic.

The U.S. inked Technology Prosperity Deals (TPD) with Japan and South Korea with an eye towards spurring collaboration on AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotech, space, 6G and other technologies.

"No Trump!" the rally of hundreds shouted, growing louder as it neared the United States embassy in the centre of South Korea's capital Seoul. A line of police buses stopped them reaching the gates, but a stage and loudspeaker ensured their voices would soar above Gwanghwamun square and within earshot of US President Donald Trump's representatives.