Korea Sees Favorable Treatment in New US Levies on Chips, Pharma
'The US made a commitment to give us top-tier treatment to sectors like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors,' Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol told lawmakers during a parliamentary committee hearing Wednesday. 'We're not completely satisfied, but it's still meaningful that Korea won't be at a disadvantage compared to other countries.'
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