Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Concerns about Ulsosu conveyed to China... Efforts underway to find alternative import sources"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it has conveyed South Korea's concerns to China regarding the shortage of urea solution originating from China and is making efforts to find alternative import sources.

At a briefing on the 8th, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said, "We have communicated our concerns to the Chinese side and requested cooperation," adding, "We will continue to provide all possible diplomatic support, including negotiations with China."

It is known that the South Korean government is currently activating high-level channels, including ambassadors at local missions and ministers, to persuade China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the Chinese government is fully aware of South Korea's concerns and that close consultations are ongoing.

Efforts to discover alternative urea import countries to replace China are also underway. Imports of urea have already been made from Australia and Vietnam, and new import sources are being sought focusing on available import volumes. Previously, Hong Nam-ki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, revealed that consultations are underway with about ten countries, and Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, mentioned Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Russia as well.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained, "In addition to production capacity, whether export is possible and whether the specifications meet our requirements are also being reviewed together."

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