South Korea expects to finalize U.S. trade deal before APEC summit later this month
South Korea is closing in on a trade deal with the United States that could be finalized before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit kicks off in Gyeongju later this month. According to Kim Yong-beom, Seoul's chief policy advisor, talks have "moved past most issues," though a few sticking points still need attention. Kim shared [...]