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flag U.S. and South Korea near trade deal with $350B investment, aiming to finalize before Oct 2025 APEC summit.

flag South Korea and the U.S. are close to finalizing a trade deal ahead of the October 2025 APEC summit, with progress made on a proposed $350 billion investment package. flag While disagreements remain over payment terms—particularly the U.S. demand for upfront cash versus South Korea’s proposal of loans and guarantees—the U.S. has acknowledged concerns over foreign exchange stability. flag Both sides aim to announce a deal within 10 days, with President Trump’s planned visit to Seoul during the summit seen as a key opportunity to finalize the agreement.

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