The South Korean government has rejected claims made in a U.S. congressional report that American companies, including Coupang, are being treated unfairly.
During a regular briefing on July 2, Park Il, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, expressed regret, stating, "The report from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee reflects only the claims made by Coupang and does not consider our position or factual explanations at all."
He added, "The investigations and actions regarding Coupang are being conducted legally and without discrimination under domestic law, and the government ensures a fair business environment regardless of nationality. The report's assertion that the government is conducting discriminatory investigations and imposing unjust regulations on Coupang is not accurate."
Park also noted that the government will continue to engage with the U.S. Congress and administration to provide accurate information, emphasizing the importance of preventing issues related to Coupang from negatively impacting security discussions between South Korea and the United States.
The report released by the U.S. Congress included strong language regarding the South Korean government's actions, describing them as "coercive investigative tactics," stating that the Korean Fair Trade Commission is aggressive toward U.S. companies, and citing a lack of procedural fairness.
However, the South Korean government views this report as a preliminary working document and acknowledges that there may be further reports or hearings. It plans to continue efforts to explain that the investigations and actions concerning Coupang are legitimate and fair under domestic law.
During a regular briefing on July 2, Park Il, spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, expressed regret, stating, "The report from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee reflects only the claims made by Coupang and does not consider our position or factual explanations at all."
He added, "The investigations and actions regarding Coupang are being conducted legally and without discrimination under domestic law, and the government ensures a fair business environment regardless of nationality. The report's assertion that the government is conducting discriminatory investigations and imposing unjust regulations on Coupang is not accurate."
Park also noted that the government will continue to engage with the U.S. Congress and administration to provide accurate information, emphasizing the importance of preventing issues related to Coupang from negatively impacting security discussions between South Korea and the United States.
The report released by the U.S. Congress included strong language regarding the South Korean government's actions, describing them as "coercive investigative tactics," stating that the Korean Fair Trade Commission is aggressive toward U.S. companies, and citing a lack of procedural fairness.
However, the South Korean government views this report as a preliminary working document and acknowledges that there may be further reports or hearings. It plans to continue efforts to explain that the investigations and actions concerning Coupang are legitimate and fair under domestic law.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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