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(Seoul=News1) Reporter Lee Gwang-ho – Kim Byeong-gi, Acting Chairman of the Democratic Party and Floor Leader, attends the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 31st, and is having a conversation with Jin Seong-jun, Chair of the Policy Committee. 2025.7.31/News1 Copyright (C) News1. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited. /Photo=(Seoul=News1) Reporter Lee Gwang-ho, ‘On the 31st, as the news of the conclusion of the Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations was delivered, members of the Democratic Party of Korea expressed positive evaluations, stating “we achieved practical gains and showed great performance” and “the shining power is moving”, showing relief that there was no additional opening of rice and beef markets.’,
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, ‘Kim Byeong-gi, Acting Chairman of the Democratic Party and Floor Leader, at the party’s policy coordination meeting held at the main building of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, stated, “The tariff negotiations with the U.S. have been successfully concluded,” and added, “As the President mentioned, this negotiation will further strengthen industrial cooperation between Korea and the U.S. and solidify the Korea-U.S. alliance.”‘,
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, ‘Korea concluded a trade agreement on the 30th (local time), promising to invest $350 billion in the U.S. and purchase $100 billion in energy in exchange for the U.S. lowering the reciprocal tariffs and tariffs on automobile items imposed on Korea from the existing 25% to 15%. This agreement was concluded two days before the expiry of the tariff deferment measures on August 1. The additional opening of rice and beef markets, which was a concern within the ruling party, was not included in the agreement.’,
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, ‘Acting Chairman Kim said, “Now it is time for the National Assembly to respond,” and added, “The Democratic Party will collaborate closely with the government to actively promote legislation that supports industrial innovation, enhancing the competitiveness of our businesses, and diversifying export markets.” Before the meeting, Acting Chairman Kim expressed gratitude towards the businesspeople who assisted the government on social media, saying, “This is indeed Korea. In the face of crises, we are always one” and “The shining power is moving.”‘,
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, ‘Jin Seong-jun, Chair of Policy Committee, also stated at the same venue, “As the uncertainties we have faced are resolved, it is expected to be a positive signal for our economy,” adding, “The future is more important. We will prepare countermeasures for the outcomes of this negotiation while also taking it as an opportunity to turn the challenges facing our economy into opportunities.”‘,
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(Seoul=News1) Reporter Lee Gwang-ho – Jeong Cheong-rae (right) and Park Chan-dae, candidates for the Democratic Party leader, are having a conversation at the ‘Joint Speech Contest for the Election of the Party Leader and Executive Committee for the Yeongnam Region’ held at the Central Party Headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 20th. 2025.7.20/News1 Copyright (C) News1. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited. /Photo=(Seoul=News1) Reporter Lee Gwang-ho, ‘Jeong Cheong-rae and Park Chan-dae, candidates running for the August 2 Democratic Party national convention party leader election, expressed their welcome and emphasized their commitment to fully support the follow-up measures. ‘,
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, ‘Candidate Jeong shared on Facebook, “President Lee Jae-myung and the officials have worked hard,” and “We managed to perform well under difficult conditions compared to Japan and the European Union (EU),” adding, “If there are areas that need cooperation at the National Assembly level following the tariff negotiation results, we will support them well.” ‘,
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, ‘Candidate Park also wrote on Facebook, “I express profound gratitude and respect for achieving results by prioritizing national interest under difficult conditions,” adding, “I will fully support Lee Jae-myung’s government’s trade diplomacy centered on national interest so that this negotiation can be a positive turning point for the Korean economy.” ‘,
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, ‘Hwang Myung-sun, a Democratic Party lawmaker running in the executive committee election, also posted on social media, saying, “We have achieved both national interest and alliance,” adding, “It is a victory for practical diplomacy that protected national interests.”‘,
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, ‘Im Mi-ae, Chairperson of the Democratic Party’s Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, mentioned on social media that there was no additional opening of agricultural and beef markets, saying, “Thank you to everyone who negotiated.” Seo Young-gyo, a Democratic Party lawmaker, also mentioned on Facebook, “It is fortunate that rice and beef markets will not be opened,” and Yoon Jun-byung, a member of the National Assembly’s Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, Food, and Marine Affairs Committee, also evaluated on social media, “It is a victory for practical diplomacy that protected national interests.” ‘,
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, ‘Lee Eon-ju, a Democratic Party executive member, mentioned to the media, “I will propose a bill supporting the ‘MASGA (Make American Shipbuilding Great Again) project’, which was the key card in concluding the Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations.”‘,
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, ‘The bill will include content fostering strategic cooperation between the two countries based on the Korea-U.S. alliance, including shipbuilding and related autonomous manufacturing, supporting the involvement of Korean companies in U.S. naval shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair projects.’, ‘article_split’,
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