Strengthening export control South Korea's WTO lawsuit for bilateral consultation September 20th, 5:37

Regarding the strengthening of Japan's export control, the Japanese government will respond to the bilateral talks with the Korean side on the 20th after the Korean government has started the procedure for appeal to the WTO = World Trade Organization. Also reveal. However, there is a big gap between the two claims, and it is certain that the discussion will proceed to the WTO.

The South Korean government is in the process of appealing to the WTO on September 11 regarding the strict export control of three items such as semiconductor raw materials for Korea since July.

According to the WTO regulations, if a dispute over trade occurs, the bilateral consultation will be held first, and the Japanese government will make it clear that it will respond to the consultation on the 20th.

While the Korean side insists that it is based on political motives and is a discriminatory measure aimed at South Korea, the Japanese government is “a measure necessary for proper export control and violates WTO rules. I don't. "

The gap between the two claims is large and it is difficult to meet within the prescribed 60 days, so it is certain that the proceedings will be proceeded by the WTO court.