US seeks improved access to South Korean market

The United States has requested improved access to the South Korean market, focusing on agriculture and technology, according to South Korea's trade minister. This follows a recent trip to Washington where tariff exemptions were discussed. Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo noted that U.S. officials highlighted the need for South Korea to address sanitary and quarantine measures, which complicate market access. He anticipates that U.S. tariffs will be announced on April 2. South Korea has allowed U.S. beef imports since 2008 but restricts them to animals under 30 months old due to health concerns. This restriction has been identified as a trade barrier in U.S. reports.