South Korea's acting president on Monday ordered authorities to actively communicate with the U.S. administration to resolve any misunderstanding over tariffs, after U.S. President Donald Trump recently singled out South Korea for applying high tariffs.

South Koreas acting President Choi Sang-mok announced on Monday that the government is preparing discussions with the U.S. administration to strengthen cooperation in the shipbuilding and energy sectors.

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday instructed the government to engage with the United States to address any "misunderstandings" regarding South Korea's average tariff rate on U.S. imports. The order followed U.

The warning from North Korea’s foreign ministry came as the US-South Korea ‘Freedom Shield 2025’ drills were set to kick off on Monday.

North Korea condemns US-South Korea military exercises, warning of accidental war escalation following a recent South Korean training mishap.

South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their large annual joint military drills next week to enhance readiness against North Korean threats, the allies announced Thursday, days after North Korea threatened high-profile provocations against what it called escalating U.