In30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South KoreaThe relationship between China and the two countries has not only been a period of cooperation and harmony, but also a moment of difference and tension.
However, withSouth Korea's Yoon Suk-yeolAfter coming to power, the diplomatic situation between the two countries seems to have become more tense. This is not only reflected in the disputes between the two countries in the fields of culture and culture, but also in the differences in the positions of the two sides on some international issues.
Not long after Yoon Suk-yeol came to power, South Korea repeatedly had friction with China on the international stage, which attracted widespread attention.
In particular, soon after Yoon Suk-yeol came to power, South Korea began a series of actions against China.
Recently, the South Korean government released oneSouth Korea's version of the "Indo-Pacific Strategy"., listing the United States and China as important partners, but at the end of the day, special emphasis was placed on peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait region.
The meaning of this move is self-evident and obviouslyProvocations and threats against China
In addition,Chung Woo-taek, Vice Speaker of the National Assembly of South KoreaHe led a delegation to visit Taiwan. After this announcement, there are signs of further escalation of tensions.
Against this backdrop, Japan has made clear its firm opposition and seriously urges the ROK to lift the relevant measures in a timely manner to avoid adverse effects on bilateral relations. But South Korea did not stop its actions, stillConstant provocation of the sovereignty of our country
Therefore, on December 5, 2023, the General Administration of Customs of our countryDecided to stop the first urea on South Korea。The reason behind this decision is an important announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China in October this year.
In this announcement, the General Administration of Customs made a major adjustment to the customs commodity codes involved in the export of fertilizers. In general, the requirements for fertilizers for export are more stringent.
This means that urea products exported from within China must:Meet new regulatory requirements, that is, it must be inspected and obtain an officially approved quarantine report before the customs clearance procedure can be successfully completed.
This move has undoubtedly caused South KoreaHuge impact
Actually, back in the morningIn 2021South Korea has encountered a crisis caused by urea, which is also closely related to urea export controls.
At that time, China tightened controls on urea exports due to soaring coal** and power shortages. This regulation brought to South KoreaDevastating effects
Because South Korea is a small local area and has high production costs, South Korea has always imported urea to meet domestic demand. And urea is a big part forMeet the needs of diesel vehicles
South Korea has another name, that is"Diesel Paradise".The use of diesel vehicles in South Korea accounts for almost half of the car market.
However, the exhaust gas produced by diesel vehicles will have a great impact on the environment in South Korea, and automotive urea is one of themIt is an essential material for the exhaust gas to meet the environmental protection standards, so there is a high demand for urea in South Korea.
AdBlue is the main component of diesel exhaust fluid, which can reduce nitrogen oxide pollutants emitted by diesel engines, which is necessary to comply with EU standards.
If South Korea does not have enough urea**, or uses poor quality urea, the engine of a diesel vehicle will automatically slow down, causing logistics to stop, which in turn will affect the production and supply of other manufacturing industries.
It can be seen that the importance of urea to South Korea cannot be ignored. After the introduction of urea export restrictions in our country, many Korean diesel car drivers have found it extremely difficult to obtain daily necessities.
One diesel driver interviewed reluctantly said that he had visited several gas stations but still couldn't get the urea he needed.
More seriously, due to the shortage of urea, South KoreaThe logistics industry is also facing a near-paralyzed crisis。Many logistics vehicles were forced to stop operating due to a lack of urea, resulting in the inability to deliver goods in time, which brought great trouble to the South Korean economy and people's livelihood.
In response to this crisis, South Korea** moved quickly to engage with China to understand the situation and fight for the resumption of exports.
However, after confirmation from various channels in South Korea, it was finally agreed thatChina's reduction in exports is not the result of political factors, but because domestic supply exceeds demand, in order to give priority to meeting their own needs.
In this regard, South Korea** expressed its understanding and hoped to maintain friendly communication with China**. After all, the most important thing they want is to restore the normal export process as soon as possible and ensure that South Korea's auto industry can continue to operate normally.
At the same time, South Korea** is also actively seeking to diversify its import channels. They want to intensify their consultations with other major producers of AdBlue in the world, hoping to establish more partnerships to ensure stability in South Korea.
ButChina is the global giant in urea production, not only occupies a leading position in terms of output, but also becomes the world's largest exporter of urea with its high quality and low cost.
Since South Korea's demand for urea is very large, and China, as the world's largest producer and exporter of urea, has a gap that no other country can fill, so this crisis is in the endSouth Korea still needs to turn to China to address this immediate need
And after this crisis, South Korea's ** Yoon Suk-yeol took a striking step, he decided to conduct a cabinet of ministersLarge-scale restructuring
He removed one-third of the department heads at once, andSix ministers were dismissed。This includes the replacement of the heads of the six departments, including economy, communications, and agriculture and forestry.
While this move may be in response to the current challenges, Yoon Suk-yeol may want to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of the Cabinet by reshuffling the cabinet.
However, such large-scale changes will undoubtedly bring more difficulties to the already turbulent ** operation. Decision-making and execution efficiency may be affected due to a lack of experience and coordination.
In addition, it may take time for a new employee to adjust to a new role and team, which can further reduce operational efficiency.
As it takes time for new employees to adapt to the position and team, the decision-making and execution process may become slower. This could make South Korea appear slower to respond to economic challenges, which could further exacerbate the economy's woes.
In recent years, South Korea has taken certain initiatives that make people feel like they are"Self-inflicted".
Although South Korea has learned the lessons of a single misconduct in 2021, it is still repeating the mistakes of the past. Among them, Yoon Suk-yeol**'s foreign policy imbalance has aroused the dissatisfaction and condemnation of many South Korean people.
This behavior of South Korea is undoubtedly digging its own grave.
This kind of decision-making, which focuses only on the present and does not care about the long-term, has damaged South Korea's international image and reputation. More seriously, it may cause South Korea to miss out on more opportunities and benefits on the international stage.
South Korea should reflect on its own behavior in a timely manner, re-examine its foreign policy, and actively improve relations with neighboring countries.
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