South Korea launches company to manage US$350 billion US investment pledge

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Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SEOUL: South Korea launched a state-backed company on Thursday (Jun 18) to help implement a US$350 billion investment pledge in the United States, the centrepiece of a trade deal Seoul agreed with Washington in return for lower tariffs.The Korea-US Strategic Investment Corporation will manage and operate a strategic investment fund, after a special act governing the investments took effect, South Korea's finance ministry said.Park Jong-won, a former deputy minister for trade, was appointed its first chief."

The corporation is a dedicated body to systematically promote investment cooperation between South Korea and the United States at a time of great transformation, when a new economic order is taking shape," Park said. CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less "We will do our utmost to strengthen industrial cooperation between the two countries in strategic sectors agreed by both sides, including energy and shipbuilding."The corporation will help implement the broader US$350 billion package, comprising US$200 billion in strategic investments in advanced industries and other areas, and US$150 billion in shipbuilding investments led by South Korean companies, according to the law governing the body.

Projects will be reviewed for their commercial viability, including whether they can generate enough cash flow to repay principal and interest, under South Korea's special act and related implementing rules.Potential projects include LNG and energy infrastructure, as well as advanced materials and battery supply chains, according to local media reports.South Korean officials have said, however, that no projects have been finalised and negotiations with Washington were continuing.

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