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Trump to raise tariffs on South Korea

Trump says 'we'll work something out with South Korea' after tariff threat

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jack Kim WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Jan 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. and South Korea will work out a solution when asked about his surprise Monday announcement that he would increase tariffs on imports from the Asian ally to 25%.

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President Donald Trump announced on Monday he is raising tariffs on goods from South Korea to 25% from 15%.

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Trump says hiking tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%

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South Korea court set to rule in bribery trial of former first lady

SEOUL, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A South Korean district court is set to deliver on Wednesday its ruling in the trial of Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, who could face a jail term if found guilty on charges that include bribery.

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U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby praised South Korea as a "model ally" during meetings with senior officials in Seoul on Monday.

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South Korea's ex-first lady to learn verdict in corruption case

A South Korean court will pass judgement Wednesday in the case of former first lady Kim Keon Hee, with prosecutors demanding a 15-year prison term over alleged stock fraud and corruption. Kim's court appearance comes days after former prime minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23 years in prison -- eight years longer than prosecutors demanded -- for aiding and abetting Yoon's suspension of civilian rule.

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