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flag South Korea leads U.S.-led FORGE initiative to reduce global reliance on China for critical minerals.

flag South Korea will chair the new U.S.-led FORGE initiative on critical minerals supply chains through June, following a ministerial meeting involving 54 countries and the European Commission. flag The effort aims to reduce global dependence on China for key minerals used in tech and defense, with the U.S. proposing a preferential trade zone featuring adjustable tariffs and price floors. flag South Korea, previously leading the Minerals Security Partnership, will continue advancing collaborative projects and policies to strengthen resilient, diversified supply chains alongside allies like Japan, Australia, Canada, and India.

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