Martial Arts and Software Strategic Items Export Control System Briefing Session Held

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) announced on the 11th that it held a 'Software Strategic Items Export Control System Briefing and Consulting' event jointly with the Strategic Items Management Institute and the Korea Software Industry Association.

The strategic items export control system is a system that controls the export of goods, software, and technology that require export restrictions to maintain international peace and security and national security. Violations can result in imprisonment for up to 7 years or fines up to five times the value of the goods.

At the briefing held the day before, KITA explained the system including matters requiring export permits and introduced software items designated as strategic items such as switches, routers, radio jamming devices, and encryption equipment.

Jae-rim Ko, Director of the Strategic Items Management Institute, emphasized, "Even if it is not a strategic item, if it is an export item likely to be used for weapons manufacturing, permission is required," and added, "If the importer avoids providing information about the final use of the imported goods, suspicious signs should be carefully observed."

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