Seoul and Washington discuss extending Seoul's exemption from U.S. sanctions on Iran
- 5 years ago
정부, 美와 이란산 원유수입 '한시적예외' 연장 논의
South Korean and American officials discussed the issue of U.S. sanctions on Iran,... and on the extension of Seoul's exemption.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Sanctions.. David Peyman, visited Seoul's foreign ministry on Wednesday morning,... and met with Director-General in charge of Middle Eastern Affairs Hong Jin-wook.
Hong asked for Washington's cooperation in extending the current exemption from the sanctions.
The waiver lasts up to 180 days,... and is to end on May 3rd.
South Korea was one of the eight countries to have received the grace period on sanctions targeting Iran's banking, energy, shipping and crude oil sectors.
The two sides agreed to continue their close consultations on the matter.
South Korean and American officials discussed the issue of U.S. sanctions on Iran,... and on the extension of Seoul's exemption.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Sanctions.. David Peyman, visited Seoul's foreign ministry on Wednesday morning,... and met with Director-General in charge of Middle Eastern Affairs Hong Jin-wook.
Hong asked for Washington's cooperation in extending the current exemption from the sanctions.
The waiver lasts up to 180 days,... and is to end on May 3rd.
South Korea was one of the eight countries to have received the grace period on sanctions targeting Iran's banking, energy, shipping and crude oil sectors.
The two sides agreed to continue their close consultations on the matter.