Cheong "There Are Korean Residents and Companies in Russia... Are We Supposed to Impose Independent Sanctions?"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Blue House clarified that it is practically impossible for South Korea to impose independent sanctions, responding to some criticisms that the country is "not participating in independent sanctions." They pointed out, "Don't we have Korean companies and expatriates in Russia?"

Park Soo-hyun, the Blue House Chief of Public Communication, appeared on TBS Radio's "Kim Eo-jun's News Factory" on the 25th and said, "According to media reports, there are criticisms like 'South Korea is the only country missing from the Russia sanctions.' Are you then saying South Korea should impose independent sanctions?"

Chief Park pointed out, "We have Korean companies and expatriates in Russia," and added, "Trade with Russia is also increasing; do they not consider these aspects at all?"

He continued, "When we announced the sanctions yesterday (the 24th), there were criticisms calling it a 'belated participation in sanctions,' which is completely incomprehensible."

Chief Park said, "This is not an era where we can act independently," and added, "If countries like the United States and Europe impose economic sanctions on Russia, inevitably, since we are connected in some ways, we naturally have no choice but to participate as well."

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