South Korea is pushing back against U.S. safeguards on South Korean solar panels and washing machines.<br /> Seoul's trade ministry said on Monday that it has written to the United States asking for talks on resolving the dispute,.. adding that it also notified the WTO.<br />Under WTO rules, the U.S. is obliged to launch two-way talks within 30 days of receiving a request for talks.<br />If no agreement is reached within 60 days, Seoul can ask for the WTO to establish a dispute settlement panel. <br />Seoul is protesting Washington's decision in February to slap heavy antidumping duties on solar panels and large washing machines from South Korea. <br />
