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As the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia, Korean companies also took an emergency.
In particular, it is expected that automobile, semiconductor, and home appliance makers with a high proportion of exports to Russia will be affected.
This content was pointed out by reporter Jeon Yeon-nam.
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US took out the technology control card for Russia first.
It has decided not to sell 57 technology-related items such as semiconductors, communications, and information security equipment produced in the United States to Russia.
In addition, even products made in third countries cannot be exported to Russia if US technology is used.
South Korea also decided to join the sanctions, and related companies are in an emergency.
Automobiles account for 26% of Russia's exports, so it seems inevitable that it will take a hit.
Since most US technology is used in semiconductors, the core of electronic devices, semiconductor exports by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are inevitably affected.
If the situation continues for a long time, the Russian market itself will contract, and it is expected that home appliance companies such as LG Electronics will suffer damage.
[Lee Jeong-hoon / KOTRA CIS Regional Headquarters Manager: We have such a complementary trade structure.
Because Russia is one of the world's most resource-rich countries, it imports raw materials and now uses them to sell products for export like this (structure.) At first (companies) are quite shocked (state) because strong sanctions continue to come out. ]
Although companies have secured sufficient raw materials in advance, they are taking measures to minimize the damage caused by supply chain disruptions or rising raw material prices.
The government also announced that it will support alternative payments so that there are no disruptions to Korean companies' trade transactions due to Russian financial sanctions.
(Video editing: Kim Jong-mi, VJ: Park Hyun-woo)