GSOMIA Destroyed Korea “Excludes preferential countries for export control” August 22, 20:57
The officials of Korea's Cheong Wa Dae, for the major reason that the Japanese government decided to exclude Korea from the preferential countries for export control, regarding the decision to abolish the military information comprehensive protection agreement = “GSOMIA” with Japan I showed the idea that it became.
According to officials of the Korean Presidential Office who responded to the interview on the night of the 22nd, it was revealed that “the majority of the opinion was to continue“ GSOMIA ”within the Korean government until the end of last month”. Even so, we were in a position that we had to implement a policy for future-oriented bilateral relations. ”
In addition, he stated that he was working sincerely as the Korean government, saying that he was trying to solve the problem related to “recruitment” during the Pacific War by “providing solutions to Japan through dialogue”.
In addition, the official said that the Japanese government has decided to exclude South Korea from the preferential countries for export control because it is a “necessary review for security”. “GSOMIA” was also considered, ”he said, indicating that Japan's response to export control was a major reason for the decision to discard“ GSOMIA ”.
On the other hand, not only Japan but the United States also called for the continuation of “GSOMIA”. “Even if“ GSOMIA ”ended, the alliance with the United States would not be shaken over the North nuclear issue. "I understand the decision," he said, noting that there would be no major impact on security.