Korea’s Commerce Minister Yeo Han-koo speaks to the press upon arrival at Dulles Worldwide Airport close to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 11. Yonhap
Commerce Minister Yeo Han-koo sought Monday to deal with the US’ considerations over Korea’s regulatory efforts about on-line platforms, as he met with a U.S. lawmaker and curiosity teams in Washington.
Yeo arrived in Washington on Sunday, after the State Division expressed “vital considerations” final month over a lately handed revision to the Data and Communications Community Act geared toward tackling false and fabricated on-line data. Critics say the regulation and different regulatory strikes in Seoul may have an effect on U.S. tech corporations.
Yeo was stated to have met Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), who has been crucial of Korea’s regulatory steps, and attended a roundtable with officers from the Coalition of Providers Industries, Laptop and Communications Trade Affiliation, and Nationwide International Commerce Council.
Upon arrival within the U.S., Yeo famous the necessity to present clear clarification on intentions behind Korea’s coverage and laws in order to assist deal with “misunderstandings.”
The minister can be anticipated to hunt dialogue with different U.S. lawmakers Tuesday, whereas coordination is below solution to organize a gathering with U.S. Commerce Consultant Jamieson Greer.
