Jang Ha-sung Halts BTS Merchandise Shipping "Raises Issue with Senior Chinese Officials"

Minister Jang: "We will view the situation very seriously and respond accordingly"

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Jang Ha-sung, the South Korean ambassador to China, stated on the 21st that he raised the issue with high-ranking Chinese officials regarding the suspension of deliveries of BTS-related products in China following the controversy over BTS's award acceptance speech.

Ambassador Jang made this remark in response to Rep. Jeong Jin-seok (People Power Party), who criticized the government's response as passive and helpless during the National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee's video audit held at the South Korean Embassy in Beijing, China.

On the 10th day of the National Assembly inspection on the 21st, Ambassador Jang Ha-sung to China is giving a work report at the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee's inspection. (Beijing Correspondents)

Ambassador Jang said, "After the situation was first reported, I directly communicated with senior officials of the Chinese government the next day," adding, "We are taking the situation very seriously and will respond accordingly."

He continued, "After a company called Winda posted a notice, there were reports that two companies had suspended deliveries, so I personally confirmed, and there was no suspension at that time," adding, "However, since there was clearly a problem with delivery suspension, we are responding very actively, and after the audit, I will directly raise the issue with senior Chinese officials."

Ambassador Jang also added, "The suspension of deliveries of BTS-related products occurred this Monday, and we are communicating with the related companies and Chinese customs."

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