China's export ban on dual-use items to Japan likely to impact S Korea trade

Seoul: China's recent ban on exports of dual-use items with military applications to Japan will likely impact South Korea's imports and industries, the industry ministry said on Thursday, vowing measures to prevent a supply shortage of affected items. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources held a supply chain inspection meeting with relevant ministries and industrial associations Thursday to assess the impact of China's latest decision, reports Yonhap news agency.

On Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce announced an immediate ban on exports of all dual-use items with potential military applications to Japan, citing national security concerns.

Dual-use items refer to goods, software and technologies that are intended for legitimate civilian applications but may also be repurposed for military use. The ministry noted that China's move was not directed toward Korea but is expected to have a broad impact across domestic industries as the three countries' supply chains are interconnected.