The presidential office announced on the 31st that it has agreed not to further open the domestic rice and beef markets in relation to the results of the Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kim Yong-beom, head of the presidential office's policy office, said on the 31st, "Considering food security and the sensitivity of our agriculture, we have agreed not to further open the domestic rice and beef markets."
Kim noted, "It is true that there were strong demands for the opening of our agricultural and livestock markets during the negotiations with the United States, but we focused on preventing further openings, fully considering the political sensitivity and historical background of agricultural and livestock products."
Earlier, President Trump revealed part of the results of the tariff negotiations between the two countries through Truth Social, stating, "South Korea has agreed to fully open trade with the United States and accept U.S. products, including automobiles, trucks, and agricultural products."