U.S. senior officials strengthen export controls "impact on Korea's industry is very limited

U.S. senior officials strengthen export control "impact on Korean industry is very limited" Jan. 8, 12:22

Regarding Japan-South Korea relations, U.S. State Department officials acknowledged that the impact on Japan's economy of strengthening Japan's export controls is currently limited, and Japan and South Korea should prioritize security cooperation over conflict. I emphasized the idea that

A senior U.S. State Department official responded to interviews with some media such as NHK on Tuesday and looked back on the conflict between Japan and South Korea regarding the Comprehensive Military Information Protection Agreement (GSOMIA), saying, "In the United States, Japan and South Korea are fundamental issues. The United States is working hard to resolve the conflict between Japan and South Korea.

In addition, he expressed the perception that "the impact on South Korea's industry is only marginally limited" regarding the issue of export control that Korea would require Japan to review. It has helped the U.S. work to recognize the challenges and needs for cooperation. '', Reaffirmed the view that Japan and Korea should emphasize security cooperation over conflict. did.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in (Mountain Tora) said on Wednesday that he was eager to improve relations with Japan in a televised speech at the beginning of the year, while encouraging the Japanese government to tighten export controls on South Korea. Indicates an idea for a review.

For the United States, it seems likely that the conflict between Japan and South Korea should not affect security cooperation including the United States, and it may aim to pierce again.