The US and South Korea are set to strike a deal to cooperate on AI and quantum computing, even as contentious trade issues linger.

It has been tricky to strike a deal with South Korea, with the sticking point being Trump's demand for $350 billion of direct investment in the US.

It needs the United States for defense and has spent billions building factories in America. But a Trump trade deal this week with China could erase a Korean edge in the U.S. market.

During Trump’s meeting with Takaichi, both leaders made commitments to various projects in areas of energy, artificial intelligence and critical minerals. Additionally, Japan promised a $550 billion investment in the U.S. as part of a deal to relieve tariff pressures from the Trump administration.

Trump praised "the bustling factories of Toledo” at the APEC summit. Mayor Kapszukiewicz welcomed the nod, but urged restoring a $45M grant cut from Libbey Glass.

North Korea is in the final stages of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the U.S., the president of South Korea has said.

North Korea Unveils Hypersonic Missiles, Threatens South Korean Territory Kim Jong-un displays Hwasong-11Ma at defense exhibition, warns South Korea of potential strikes

South Korea has been eyeing nuclear-powered submarines for years, and hurdles could remain despite a new green light from Trump.

The new South Korean submarine is expected to be tasked with eliminating nuclear and missile targets across North Korea.