“The presidential office discussed the trends and future response plans regarding the U.S.-initiated ‘tariff war’ triggered by President Trump’s tariff measures on Mexico, Canada, and China on the 3rd.”
“The presidential office announced that Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok presided over a chief secretaries meeting, where they reviewed key aspects such as the imposition of an additional 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, and 10% on China, and discussed the reactions from the related countries.”
“This action was taken due to the growing concern that our country might become the next target as President Trump decided to impose additional tariffs on major trade surplus countries with the U.S.”
“It has been reported that the presidential office also reviewed the trends and discussed countermeasures regarding the Chinese AI startup ‘Deep Seek’ on January 30th.”
“It is interpreted as an intention to continue addressing current issues centered around the offices of various chief secretaries, even while President Yoon Suk-yeol is detained.”
“Previously, President Yoon met with Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok and others at the Seoul Detention Center, emphasizing, ‘Since the presidential office is at the center of state affairs, do not be discouraged and do your best in your respective positions.'”