Ⓒ JoongAng Ilbo / JoongAng Ilbo Japanese version2022.03.03 06:39
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on the 2nd (local time) that the South Korean government has participated in sanctions associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, “the United States and South Korea are on a par with support for Ukraine.”
Blinken said in a statement today that the South Korean government’s economic sanctions on Russia “shows South Korea’s dedication to maintaining a normative international order.”
“Korea is trying to isolate Russia in world finance and technology trade by leaving the Russian bank selected by the SWIFT settlement network and taking sanctions such as suspending transactions with major Russian banks. We supported international efforts to do so. “
“The release of South Korea’s oil reserves will also contribute to efforts to stabilize the international energy market,” he said. “The joint action of the two countries has shown unity, and the United States, South Korea, our alliance and partners once morest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Confirm your decision. “
“The United States welcomes South Korea’s dedication to helping the Ukrainian people by promising an additional $ 10 million in emergency humanitarian assistance,” he said.
Prior to this, the South Korean government enforced sanctions once morest Russia such as the United States and other seven major countries (G7) and the European Union, including the exclusion of SWIFT by the Russian bank, and virtually blocked exports of strategic goods. He made it clear that he would take his own measures.
