We should have a close consultation with the United States to prepare effective ‘economic deterrence’ against a third party’s economic coercion.
Korea’s shipbuilding and shipping stocks traded strong for a second day in a row on Friday as the sector emerges as the latest battleground between the world’s two largest economies.
While it sounds like an unnecessary debate — because the total time remains the same — the moment of decision is approaching anyway.
At this point, we must strengthen our security posture, but must not abandon our efforts for dialogue.
Korea must build a robust strategy with the United States, NATO, and other allies to impose costs on Russia should it cross redlines with respect to North Korean nuclear capabilities.
Korea’s economic prosperity is anchored in chip success. Yet we don’t see any sense of urgency to stay ahead these days.
The United States is pressuring allies including Korea, the Netherlands, Germany and Japan to impose chip export sanctions on China and limit its access to advanced chip technology.
Especially in Korea — where a mere 0.73 percent determined the outcome of the last presidential election in 2022 — a more meticulous and fair “rule of the game” is needed.
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