Resume proceedings against WTO in Korea Due to measures to strengthen export control in Japan

Resumption of the WTO complaint procedure in South Korea 15:05 on June 2 due to measures to strengthen export control in Japan

Korea's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Industry held a press conference at 2:00 pm on the 2nd, and the Japanese government filed a lawsuit with the WTO (World Trade Organization) on measures to tighten export control of three items such as semiconductor raw materials for South Korea since July last year. Announced that it will resume the procedure.

In November last year, the Korean government announced that it would maintain the Japan-Korea Military Information Comprehensive Protection Agreement (GSOMIA) and suspend the proceedings against the WTO for the purpose of advancing discussions with the Japanese government. .. However, within the Moon Jae-in administration, there were complaints that there was no result even after half a year.

The Korean government, on the 12th of last month, argued that it took necessary measures to strengthen the system of trade control required by the Japanese side, and requested the Japanese government to clarify its concrete position for reviewing the measures by the 31st of last month. It was

Foreign Minister Mogi “One-sided regret”

Foreign Minister Mogi said in a press conference, "Regarding the issue of export control, it is regrettable that the Korean side made a unilateral announcement despite the ongoing dialogue between the authorities. Has not changed the idea that the system should be developed and operated based on actual conditions."

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry “Detailed examination and response examination”

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry executives said that the Korean government announced that it will resume the procedure to file a lawsuit with the WTO, saying, "I would like to comply with the rules of the WTO. Japan operates export control based on comprehensive evaluation. I have also explained to the Korean side carefully. I would like to consider future correspondence after carefully examining the contents of the announcement by the Korean side."