US Export Restrictions Include Semiconductors and Computers... Impact on South Korea Inevitable

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] On the 24th (local time), the United States announced additional sanctions targeting Russia, which invaded Ukraine, including export controls on advanced technologies. Specifically, semiconductors, computers, and communication equipment are included in the control targets. South Korea is also expected to be inevitably affected.

The U.S. Department of Commerce disclosed the export control measures against Russia in a separate press release immediately after President Joe Biden's address to the nation. This is characterized by applying the 'Foreign Direct Product Rule,' which previously dealt a critical blow to the Chinese company Huawei, in a Russian-style manner.

The Department of Commerce explained, "The export control measures announced today are the most comprehensive single-country measures applied not only to U.S.-origin items but also to foreign-made items produced using U.S. equipment and software," adding, "They restrict Russia's access to items that could support its defense industry, military, and intelligence services."

Specifically, the measures target Russia's defense, aerospace, and maritime industries. Key items include semiconductors, computers, communication, information security equipment, lasers, and sensors. This action is in cooperation with the European Union (EU), Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand, all of which are expected to participate.

The Department of Commerce warned, "This strong international response will have serious consequences for Russia's military and defense sectors."

So far, the United States has repeatedly expressed its intention to impose export controls on Russia, including key technology items, if Russia's invasion of Ukraine materializes. Earlier, the diplomatic media Foreign Policy reported that the White House recently requested Asian countries to join the sanctions, and Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore have expressed support for this.

The export control targets include items produced by South Korean companies. Accordingly, South Korea is also expected to be inevitably affected.

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