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South Korea Says No Chip Tariff Details Finalized After US Remarks

South Korea's presidential office states no specific semiconductor tariff details have been finalized following US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's comments.

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The presidential office of South Korea stated on Thursday that no details regarding new U.S. tariffs on semiconductors have been finalized. [1] U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on a CNBC interview on Wednesday and said the U.S. administration is considering a targeted and thoughtful tariff policy for semiconductors. [2] The presidential office of South Korea announced that President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet with members of civic groups on Friday. [3] The presidential office of South Korea stated on Friday, September 4, that no final decision has been reached on sending military forces to the Strait of Hormuz. [4] The South Korean Blue House stated on November 24 that there are no fixed plans yet but the government is continuously reviewing the deployment of military assets and personnel to the Strait of Hormuz. [5] A presidential Blue House official in South Korea stated on Friday that the nation is reviewing practical options, including possible military measures, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. [6] A Blue House official stated on 2026-04-04 that South Korea could consider deploying military assets to the Strait of Hormuz within a range that does not cause significant damage to its defense posture for the Korean Peninsula. [7] A South Korean official explained that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is extremely important to South Korea's national interests because the country's dependence on Middle Eastern crude oil is nearing 70%. [8] Officials stated that the government is reviewing various options for military contribution, including combat, non-combat, and search and rescue operations, to ensure they do not cause significant damage to South Korea's defense posture on the Korean Peninsula. [9] The South Korean government is currently in the stage of consulting with the United Kingdom and France, which are leading international negotiations for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. [10] The South Korean presidential official denied claims suggesting that Seoul would provide no assistance in the matter, stating that such suggestions were not true. [11] A Blue House official clarified on 2026-04-04 that military contributions are not limited to combat operations and can include non-combat and search and rescue options. [12]
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  1. The presidential office of South Korea stated on Thursday that no details regarding new U.S. tariffs on semiconductors have been finalized. · Yonhap News Agency
  2. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on a CNBC interview on Wednesday and said the U.S. administration is considering a targeted and thoughtful tariff policy for semiconductors. · Yonhap News Agency
  3. The presidential office of South Korea announced that President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet with members of civic groups on Friday. · Yonhap News Agency
  4. The presidential office of South Korea stated on Friday, September 4, that no final decision has been reached on sending military forces to the Strait of Hormuz. · Yonhap News Agency
  5. The South Korean Blue House stated on November 24 that there are no fixed plans yet but the government is continuously reviewing the deployment of military assets and personnel to the Strait of Hormuz. · 동아일보
  6. A presidential Blue House official in South Korea stated on Friday that the nation is reviewing practical options, including possible military measures, to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. · middleeasteye.net
  7. A Blue House official stated on 2026-04-04 that South Korea could consider deploying military assets to the Strait of Hormuz within a range that does not cause significant damage to its defense posture for the Korean Peninsula. · 세계일보
  8. A South Korean official explained that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is extremely important to South Korea's national interests because the country's dependence on Middle Eastern crude oil is nearing 70%. · 동아일보
  9. Officials stated that the government is reviewing various options for military contribution, including combat, non-combat, and search and rescue operations, to ensure they do not cause significant damage to South Korea's defense posture on the Korean Peninsula. · 동아일보
  10. The South Korean government is currently in the stage of consulting with the United Kingdom and France, which are leading international negotiations for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. · 동아일보
  11. The South Korean presidential official denied claims suggesting that Seoul would provide no assistance in the matter, stating that such suggestions were not true. · middleeasteye.net
  12. A Blue House official clarified on 2026-04-04 that military contributions are not limited to combat operations and can include non-combat and search and rescue options. · 세계일보
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