South Korea's Dong-A Ilbo newspaper has reported, citing unnamed government sources, that Seoul is contemplating an increase in imports of American rice and stepping up investments in the US shipbuilding and semiconductor industries amidst ongoing tariff negotiations. This rise in rice imports is viewed by South Korea as a measure to stabilize its agricultural market. Concurrently, Korean companies are exploring potential acquisitions or expansions of US shipyard facilities. In the realm of semiconductors, South Korea is engaged in discussions with the US regarding cooperation in areas like High Bandwidth Memory (HBM).