Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said in Seoul on Friday that the Korean government does not discriminate against companies based on nationality. She made the remarks at an AMCHAM meeting amid U.S. concerns about possible regulatory disadvantages for American firms in Korea. Han also said tariff talks with Washington were going well and that the two sides are discussing how to implement Korea’s $350 billion investment pledge.
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, left, discuss with James Kim, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) during an AMCHAM meeting in Seoul, Friday. Yonhap
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook emphasized Friday that the Korean government does not discriminate against companies based on nationality.
Han made the remarks during a meeting hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) in Seoul, as concerns over possible discrimination against U.S. companies operating in Korea emerged as one of the issues raised during tariff negotiations between the two countries.
"I want to make clear that the government does not discriminate against companies based on their nationality," Han said, adding that the government will clearly explain its policies if companies have concerns about discrimination.
