South Korea says ‘actively’ in talks with US over ‘sensitive country’ issue after list apparently takes effect

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim To-il = The U.S. Department of Energy will include Korea in the so-called Sensitive Country List (SCL) and manage it starting on the 15th (local time). The U.S....

US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts

South Korea confirmed on Tuesday that it remains listed on the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Sensitive Countries List, a designation that places Seoul alongside nations such as China, Russia and North Korea. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) told reporters that it has not received any notification about its removal from the list. A […] The post US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts appeared firs…

U.S. keeps South Korea on sensitive country list

The U.S. Department of Energy’s internal policy designating South Korea as a “sensitive country” officially took effect on April …

South Korea remains “actively engaged” in negotiations with the United States to resolve the issue of its inclusion in the U.S. Department of Energy’s “sensitive countries” (SCL) list, South Korea’s foreign ministry said in a statement today, in response to the apparent entry into force of the classification that risks limiting cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.

Even with Korea's all-out war, the lifting of the ban before implementation was not possible due to internal procedures of the Ministry of Energy, etc. Prior identification is required for visits to US research institutes, etc.… A blow to the symbolism of a comprehensive strategic alliance Government: "Negotiations with the US Department of Energy will continue to resolve the issue... It appears that more time will be needed" (Washington)

South Korea says ‘actively’ in talks with US over ‘sensitive country’ issue after list apparently takes effect

Washington, April 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) South Korea is continuing to "actively" engage in negotiations with the United States to resolve the issue of its placement on the US Department of Energy (DOE)'s Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List (SCL), the foreign ministry said Tuesday. The ministry issued the statement as the SCL appears to have come into force Tuesday. The DOE's inclusion of South Korea in the list's lowest category has emerg…