문 대통령, "일본 경제에 더 큰 피해가 갈 것 경고한다,... 외교의 장으로 돌아오라"<br /><br />President Moon Jae-in has fired off a warning to Japan,... saying Tokyo's economic retaliations could also harm its own economy.<br />He also called on Japan to once again return to the negotiating table.<br />For more on the president's remarks we go live to our Shin Se-min on the line.<br />Se-min, tells us more about the message delivered by the president.<br />It's the third time the president has commented on this issue,... and it's the strongest-worded one seen thus far.<br />President Moon Jae-in, for the first time, responded to Japan's accusations and claims one-by-one and said Japan's move is not only unreasonable, but also an unwise one.<br />But first,... let's listen to a part of his remarks made during a meeting with his top aides.<br />"First, it is very unwise for Japan to link historical issues with the economy and their action runs counter to the development of relations between the two countries."<br />The president also said that the Korean government had proposed to Japan, a smooth solution to the issue of victims of forced labor during the Japanese colonial rule,... but that Japan has failed to hold proper consultations,... taking one-sided measures instead.<br />Also pointing to Japan. which has claimed that Seoul allowed sensitive materials to be reexported to North Korea,... the president said such an accusation is a serious challenge to the South Korean government that had devoted its strength for peace on Korean Peninsula while also abiding by all UNSC resolutions and international sanctions.<br />And speaking in terms of economic damage,... a warning from the South Korean president.<br />"Korean companies will break away from relying on Japanese semiconductor material exports and instead diversify its import partners or choose the path of localization. In the end, I warn that more damage will be done to the Japanese economy."<br />The president added that his government's will to turn this into a blessing is firm,... and that it will do all it can to resolve this diplomatially while supporting Korean firms to counteract this situation with confidence.<br />That's all for me at this hour but I'll be sure to bring a more comprehensive review of the president's remarks in our later newscast.<br />
