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In response to the rivalry with Japan, the Korean government held a meeting yesterday (October 17) with foreigners to strengthen the international public debate. In addition, the Chosun Ilbo and the Joongang Ilbo reported on an unprecedented public criticism that they encouraged emotions in Japan.

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At a meeting with 40 foreign journalists including Japanese media, senior government officials criticized whether Japan, the biggest beneficiary country of free trade, should break that principle.

Particularly, targeting the Korean semiconductor industry has a negative impact on "billions of global consumers, including Apple, Amazon and Sony," he said.

Cheong Wa Dae has criticized the Japanese edition of Chosun and Joongang Ilbo for unusual public criticism.

What Korea expects to invest in Japan as a mug, but it is said that articles such as the anti-Japanese and anti-Japanese policies are fueling the sentiment of Japan.

[Ko Min-jung / spokesman for Cheong Wa Dae: I would like to ask if this really reflects the voices of our people.]

It seems that this is not the time for Japan to retaliate against the issue of past history, but rather the decision to shake the Korean regime and concentrate all its capabilities and make a voice.

US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Steele Well, told reporters after the meeting that the United States will be involved in all issues related to the ROK-US alliance.

It is difficult to lift one side but it is interpreted to mean that the situation will get worse or that it will not affect the security cooperation between Korea and America.