South Korea $350bn US Investment Unlikely to Begin in H1, Finance Ministry Says

The plan of South Korea is to invest $350 billion in the United States is facing an early pause. On January 16, 2026, South Korea’s Finance Ministry said the investment is unlikely to begin in the first half of 2026. This statement has drawn strong attention from global markets. The plan was seen as one of the largest overseas investment commitments ever made by Seoul. It also plays a key role in strengthening U.S.-South Korea economic ties.