South Korean Fears Over Chinese Economic Retaliation

The transcript discusses China's economic retaliation against South Korea due to the deployment of a US missile shield. It highlights the impact on South Korean exports, including optical fibers and cosmetics, and cultural cancellations like those of soprano Jo Sumi. The political situation in South Korea is also examined, with suggestions that China may be exploiting the crisis to influence opposition to the missile defense system. Despite these tensions, tourism from China to South Korea remains significant, though future relations are uncertain.

What sectors in South Korea have been affected by China's economic retaliation?

• Automobiles and textiles

• Agriculture and fisheries

• Hi-tech toilets and cosmetics

• Banking and finance

What is the primary purpose of the US missile defense shield according to South Korea and the USA?

• To increase trade with China

• To curb China's military progress

• To enhance South Korea's technological capabilities

• To defend against North Korean missiles

How has the deployment of the missile shield affected South Korean cultural exports?

• Rise in South Korean fashion shows

• Cancellation of concerts by South Korean artists

• More South Korean books being published

• Increased demand for South Korean films

What is one potential political strategy China might be using in response to the missile shield deployment?

• Increasing military presence in South Korea

• Supporting South Korea's current government

• Promoting South Korean tourism

• Encouraging opposition to the missile shield

What is the stance of the US regarding the missile defense system deployment?

• They are reconsidering the deployment

• They are committed to deploying it

• They have decided to cancel it

• They are seeking China's approval