U.S. envoy highlights South Korean investment in American jobs

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U.S. Ambassador Michelle Steel praised South Korean investment for strengthening the U.S. economy and creating jobs, citing a $200 billion Korean commitment.

U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel highlighted the role of South Korean investment in strengthening the U.S. economy and creating American jobs after attending a plenary meeting of the U.S.-Korea and Korea-U.S. Business Council hosted by the Federation of Korean Industries. [1] [2]

Steel posted on X that Korean investment continues to support American jobs and deepen commercial ties, expressing hope for expanded economic cooperation between the two countries. [1] [2]

Her remarks followed the announcement of South Korea's planned $200 billion investment in the U.S., part of a broader $350 billion commitment in exchange for lower U.S. tariffs on South Korean goods. [1] [2]

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  1. U.S. envoy highlights role of S. Korean investment in creating American jobs

    Yonhap Business · · Full text

  2. US envoy highlights role of S. Korean investment in creating American jobs

    The Korea Times · · Summary only

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