Abe wants to undo S. Korea's economic achievements: S. Korean official
- 5 years ago
이제민 국민경제자문회의 부의장 "한국이 일본 추월하자 견제위해 수출규제"
The National Economic Advisory Council's vice chair said Japan's export curbs are an attempt to rein in the South Korean economy and take away all the progress it's made.
Lee Jay-min... pointed out, the restoration of the two country's ties in 1965 partially helped the local economy grow, but Japan wants to maintain the old vertical relationship.
He highlighted that South Korea has started to overtake Japan in many industries under the free trade system,... something the Abe administration wants to stop.
Lee outlined ways that political issues go beyond Tokyo, noting that Seoul's depends heavily on China for trade and on the U.S. for defense matters.
The National Economic Advisory Council's vice chair said Japan's export curbs are an attempt to rein in the South Korean economy and take away all the progress it's made.
Lee Jay-min... pointed out, the restoration of the two country's ties in 1965 partially helped the local economy grow, but Japan wants to maintain the old vertical relationship.
He highlighted that South Korea has started to overtake Japan in many industries under the free trade system,... something the Abe administration wants to stop.
Lee outlined ways that political issues go beyond Tokyo, noting that Seoul's depends heavily on China for trade and on the U.S. for defense matters.