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The move by domestic consumers not to use Japanese goods is now confirmed by official statistics. First, the amount of imports of Japanese automobiles in the first half of this year increased by nearly 40% compared to the same period last year. However, after July 1, when the boycott was started in earnest, it decreased by 30% from last year. The situation is similar for Japanese beer, which has been sold well in Korea. If you look at the whole of this year, it is a little less than last year. By narrowing it down to one month in July, it was 28.7% less than a year ago.

As the atmosphere continues to expand, companies that are known to have something to do with Japan are exploring ahead. In addition, the shops that put the name of the Japanese city on the signboard are changing the name of the shop or attaching a letter.

This report was reprinted by An Seo Hyun.

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Korea Seven, a convenience store operated by Seven-Eleven, posted an emergency announcement on its in-house network accessed by 9,700 stores nationwide last weekend.

The announcement entitled "I am a Korean company" states that "I have a license agreement with Seven-Eleven USA."

As the rumor of a Japanese brand spreads, the sales loss of the franchisees has grown rapidly.

However, some consumers are struggling to change their perceptions after Japanese companies have pointed out that they have taken over stakes in US headquarters.

CJ Cheiljedang says it is already underway to replace it with domestic rice when the rice bran extract for instant rice is said to be Japanese.

It is very small, less than 0.1%, but I am afraid that the wavelength will increase.

Domestic companies, such as Tokyo and Fukuoka, who used Japanese names as their business names, are also actively explaining.

The use of the name "Tokyo Fillet" is a trademark of Kogyosho, which is a domestic brand owned by a Korean company.

He stopped selling beer in Japan and emphasized that he did not use Japanese ingredients for food.

[Lee Dae-woo / 'Tokyo Filler' Restaurant Division Head: Our company is a pure domestic company and has not been affected by sales, but we have responded to the preemptive response to eliminate misunderstandings in case this situation becomes prolonged.]

Some companies are considering changing their name to remind them of Japan at the cost of loss of recognition.

With the additional retaliation against Japan showing signs of more boycott, the industry is striking a line with Japan to avoid a blow.

(Video Editing: So Ji So, VJ: Jung Min Woo)