Why Koreans Are Boycotting Japan [Street Interview]


As political tensions between South Korea and Japan continue to rise, a nationwide boycott against Japanese 

products along with protests against Japan is happening in Korea. Asian Boss hit the streets of Seoul to find out why this trade war feels so personal to so many Koreans and how it is impacting their everyday lives. 

Last month Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe announced that shipments of high tech equipment and material to South Korea will undergo additional screening to make sure the imported materials are not being used for military or weapons purposes. The screenings will start on August 28. Until the announcement, South Korea' enjoyed most favored nation status with Japan, but now it will be treated like any other Asian country Japan trades with. Many Koreans have taken to the streets to protest.

Asian Boss went to Seoul to interview Koreans about the new restrictions.

Image: YouTube/Asian Boss

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