SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 26, 2024--
Rep. Eric Swalwell, Co-Chair of the Congressional Critical Materials Caucus, has sent an official letter to Jose Fernandez, Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, expressing concerns about the takeover battle over Korea Zinc (KRX:010130) and urging active involvement from the U.S. Department of State.
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