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Wed, September 18, 2019 | 05:40

Japan's export curbs pose 'serious threat' to regional prosperity

Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said Saturday that Japan's ongoing export restrictions, including its removal of South Korea from a list of trusted trade partners, could pose a “serious threat” to regional prosperity.

2019-08-03 20:13

Anti-Abe protest picks up steam [PHOTOS]

US asks S. Korea, Japan to seek 'creative' solutions to trade dispute

"The United States recommends Japan and the Republic of Korea find the space for creative solutions," the official told reporters on condition of anonymity. "The United States will continue engaging on this issue and stands ready to facilitate dialogue between our two allies."

2019-08-03 09:38

Netizens angry about Japan trade blow

Following Japan's decision to remove Korea from the list of preferential trade partners, some Koreans worry that a lengthy trade war between the two countries will hurt Korea's economy. Young people are particularly critical of Japan's move.

2019-08-02 17:34

People outraged by Japan's removal of Korea from whitelist

Cheong Wa Dae hints at nullifying Seoul-Tokyo military pact

A senior presidential aide said Friday afternoon that Cheong Wa Dae is considering ending a military information-sharing pact with Japan as a possible countermeasure to Tokyo's decision to remove Seoul from its list of trusted partners receiving preferential treatment in trade procedures.

2019-08-02 17:15

People outraged by Japan's removal of Korea from whitelist

Public sentiment against Japan began hitting fever pitch after Tokyo removed Korea from its whitelist of preferred trading partners, Friday. Following the announcement of the removal, civic groups took to the streets to protest what they called an “economic invasion,” and encourage citizens to strengthen the ongoing campaign to boycott Japanese products.

2019-08-02 17:13

US asks S. Korea, Japan to seek 'creative' solutions to trade dispute

Moon condemns Japan's 'whitelist' removal

In his strongest remarks yet on the trade row with Japan, President Moon Jae-in criticized Tokyo, Friday, for its decision to remove South Korea from its whitelist of countries receiving preferential treatment in trade procedures. “South Korea will never lose to Japan, again. Japan removed South Korea from its whitelist. This is a very reckless decision that ignores diplomati...

2019-08-02 17:08

Seoul reacts after Abe erases Korea from whitelist [PHOTOS]

A man swipes a television screen in front of ticket booths inside Seoul Station, Friday, while breaking news shows Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga with a headline “The Japanese government delists South Korea from the “White List,” of Japan's trusted trading partners.

2019-08-02 16:50

People outraged by Japan's removal of Korea from whitelist

[FULL TEXT] Moon's remarks at an emergency Cabinet session

The following is an unofficial translation of President Moon Jae-in's opening remarks at an emergency Cabinet meeting on Japan's removal of South Korea from its "white list" of trusted trading partners on Friday:

2019-08-02 16:13

Moon warns Japan of grim consequences of export curbs

Anti-Abe protests held in front of Japanese embassy in Seoul [PHOTOS]

Korean protesters hold up their cards during a rally against Japan in front of a building which houses Japanese embassy in Seoul, Korea, Friday.

2019-08-02 15:48

Moon warns Japan of grim consequences of export curbs

President Moon Jae-in warned Friday that Japan will face severe consequences of its "reckless" decision to drop South Korea from the list of favored trade partners. He described Tokyo's move to expand export restrictions as a "grave challenge" to bilateral relations and a "selfish" act that will heavily damage the global economy. He was presiding over an emergency Cabinet mee...

2019-08-02 14:10

[FULL TEXT] Moon's remarks at an emergency Cabinet session

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