National Assembly Speaker expresses deep regret over Japan's whitelist decision
- 5 years ago
여야, 한목소리로 日 규탄..."화이트 리스트 배제 철회해야"
The nation's parliament and political parties together demanded Japan halt its export controls.
They held emergency meetings throughout the day, discussing ways to deal with Tokyo's escalating economic retaliation.
Kim Min-ji has the latest.
South Korea's parliament has expressed deep regret over Japan's whitelist decision.
National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang... said he cannot help but voice disappointment,... and that the Japanese government will be responsible for any diplomatic, security or economic repercussions that its decision has from this point on.
"The National Assembly will be keeping close tabs on the situation from here on and respond sternly and actively."
Rival parties also convened emergency meetings after Tokyo's announcement... to discuss ways to respond.
The ruling Democratic Party said that it's a serious situation,... adding that what's most important is for the government to support companies that will feel the blow of Japan's move down the line.
The party also signaled the possible scrapping of a joint military intel pact between South Korea and Japan.
"If Japan categorizes South Korea as a country it cannot trust,... I wonder if we can trust them. Our military intelligence-sharing pact was maintained over the years based on bilateral trust. If there's no such trust in Northeast Asia, I wonder if there's a reason to keep the deal."
The main opposition Liberty Korea Party said that Japan has made a wrong decision that will further sour relations.
It called on both sides to work to find a diplomatic solution given that there's only a few weeks before the measure takes effect.
"This will not only seriously damage the economies of both countries,... but hurt the global value chain. Along with the public, we strongly condemn Tokyo's whitelist decision. If there is not a realistic solution at this point, I ask all countermeasures to be focused on minimizing the fallout on our people and firms."
The minor Bareunmirae Party also raised concerns that a trade war between Seoul and Tokyo will lead the two countries on a path of mutual destruction.
Left-leaning minor parties stressed the need to foster a unified national response.
"In show of bipartisanship,... rival lawmakers also unanimously passed a resolution urging Japan to immediately lift its export curbs... saying they undermine bilateral relations... and go against the principles of free trade. Kim Min-ji, Arirang News."
The nation's parliament and political parties together demanded Japan halt its export controls.
They held emergency meetings throughout the day, discussing ways to deal with Tokyo's escalating economic retaliation.
Kim Min-ji has the latest.
South Korea's parliament has expressed deep regret over Japan's whitelist decision.
National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang... said he cannot help but voice disappointment,... and that the Japanese government will be responsible for any diplomatic, security or economic repercussions that its decision has from this point on.
"The National Assembly will be keeping close tabs on the situation from here on and respond sternly and actively."
Rival parties also convened emergency meetings after Tokyo's announcement... to discuss ways to respond.
The ruling Democratic Party said that it's a serious situation,... adding that what's most important is for the government to support companies that will feel the blow of Japan's move down the line.
The party also signaled the possible scrapping of a joint military intel pact between South Korea and Japan.
"If Japan categorizes South Korea as a country it cannot trust,... I wonder if we can trust them. Our military intelligence-sharing pact was maintained over the years based on bilateral trust. If there's no such trust in Northeast Asia, I wonder if there's a reason to keep the deal."
The main opposition Liberty Korea Party said that Japan has made a wrong decision that will further sour relations.
It called on both sides to work to find a diplomatic solution given that there's only a few weeks before the measure takes effect.
"This will not only seriously damage the economies of both countries,... but hurt the global value chain. Along with the public, we strongly condemn Tokyo's whitelist decision. If there is not a realistic solution at this point, I ask all countermeasures to be focused on minimizing the fallout on our people and firms."
The minor Bareunmirae Party also raised concerns that a trade war between Seoul and Tokyo will lead the two countries on a path of mutual destruction.
Left-leaning minor parties stressed the need to foster a unified national response.
"In show of bipartisanship,... rival lawmakers also unanimously passed a resolution urging Japan to immediately lift its export curbs... saying they undermine bilateral relations... and go against the principles of free trade. Kim Min-ji, Arirang News."