Hong Nam-ki: "Response to US Semiconductor Information Requests Based on Corporate Autonomy and Other Principles"

Opening Remarks at the 1st External Economic Security Strategy Meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Hong Nam-ki, who is visiting Washington, USA, to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, holds a meeting with the accompanying press corps on the 14th (local time). (Image source=Yonhap News)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance Hong Nam-ki said on the 18th regarding the United States' request for semiconductor information, "It is necessary to respond based on corporate autonomy, government support, and Korea-US cooperation."

On the same day, Deputy Prime Minister Hong held the first External Economic Security Strategy Meeting at the Government Seoul Office to discuss the 'Trends and Future Response Directions Regarding the US Semiconductor Information Request.'

He emphasized the need to consider issues related to sensitive corporate information and government support to alleviate corporate burdens, stating, "In particular, the government will strengthen communication and cooperation with the business community."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.