On the 16th, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok stated, “We will never rush the tariff negotiations with the United States.”
Deputy Prime Minister Choi, during a concluding statement at the impeachment inquiry held by the National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee, remarked, “The very final decision can be made by the new government.”
He noted, “There’s a counterpart, and we need to explain our side regarding their requests while preparing for our national interests.” He added, “There are many officials who will have to work together in the new government anyway, and if they gain information and trust during the consultation process with U.S. officials, it will be beneficial for national interests.”