PM says Korea does not discriminate against foreign companies

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. Some senior U.S. officials and lawmakers have also raised concerns that American technology companies, such as e-commerce giant Coupang, face regulatory disadvantages while operating in Korea. Han, an information technology expert who served as CEO of online portal giant Naver before joining the government last year, also shared her previous experience leading the company while facing regulatory measures. "If AMCHAM or companies tell us about the diff