청 "Monitoring Trends on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Bond Seizure... Closely Consulting with Japan"

The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Regarding the court's decision to seize Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' domestic bonds, the Blue House stated that it is "closely monitoring related developments" and is also consulting with Japan.

On the 19th, a Blue House official responded to reporters' related inquiries, saying, "Our government is listening to various opinions from all walks of life to find diverse and reasonable solutions while considering the realization of victims' rights and the Korea-Japan relationship, and is in close consultation with the Japanese side."

The Japanese government reacted to the Korean court's decision to seize Mitsubishi's domestic bonds by calling it a "clear violation of international law" and warned that "if it leads to liquidation, it will cause a serious situation in Korea-Japan relations."

Regarding the question about whether the expanded support measures for cervical cancer and infertility, announced by President Moon Jae-in in response to a public petition earlier that day, would be fully funded by health insurance finances, the official said, "Cervical cancer is funded by the national budget (Disease Control Agency), and infertility requires health insurance finances," adding, "This was also explained in the financial briefing during the 4th anniversary performance report meeting of the health insurance coverage enhancement plan, taking this part into account."

Regarding the healthcare workers' union strike, the official said, "We appreciate the dedicated efforts of medical staff during COVID-19, and the government has been striving to support them through policies and budgets," adding, "Since the COVID-19 situation remains severe, we will make our best efforts, including dialogue between the government and the union, to ensure that the strike does not cause difficulties for the public in accessing medical institutions."

When asked about the stance on the forcibly passed amendment to the Media Arbitration Act that day, the official replied, "We believe legislative efforts are necessary to enhance the effectiveness of damage relief, as current measures are insufficient to address harm caused by false media reports," adding, "Specific measures will be decided through in-depth discussions in the National Assembly."

Regarding reports that North Korea attempted a missile launch on Liberation Day, the official stated, "We are closely monitoring related developments under close cooperation between South Korean and U.S. intelligence agencies and maintaining a firm readiness posture."

Meanwhile, concerning attendance at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September, the official said, "We are reviewing whether to attend in person, keeping options open," but added, "Nothing has been finalized yet as we need to consider the COVID-19 situation and other factors."

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