<Anchor>

Today (18th) is the last day when Japan asked the Korean government to establish a third-party arbitration committee for the compulsory compensation and ask for an answer. Even though the Blue House has made it clear that it will not respond to it already, Japan says it will wait until today.

A correspondent for the Sacrament in Tokyo reports.

<Reporter>

It is today the deadline for the Korean government to reply to the composition of the third-party arbitration under the Korea-Japan claim right agreement regarding the compulsory dismissal award.

The Japanese government is repeatedly saying to the ROK side every day to comply with the Arbitration Committee.

[Nishimura / Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan: There is no change in the position that Korea is obliged to comply with its obligations under the (claims) agreement.]

The Japanese government emphasized that after the deadline today, all options will be put in sight and responded to protect the interests of Japanese companies.

As early as next week, the plaintiffs in Korea will see whether they will apply for the sale of assets.

There is a good chance that additional export control measures will be taken now.

Japan also maintained a tough stance on semiconductor material export regulations.

The Japanese media reported that the Japanese government has decided to refuse to discuss further regulations on the export control regulations requested by the Korean government.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which is an official of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), explained the measures to strengthen regulations on Korea through SNS.

It seems to be holding an international public debate in preparation for further action by the Korean government, including a WTO appeal.