미 하원 외교위원장 “한국, 쿠팡 피해…반도체·선박 약속도 불이행”

A U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Brian Mast, a Republican congressman, publicly criticized South Korea for causing harm to American companies such as Coupang, failing to fulfill commitments regarding semiconductor and ship deliveries, and not adhering to the Trump administration's decision to reduce joint military exercises.

He also advocated for continuing the exercises in the context of North Korea's efforts to improve relations with the North and the ongoing pursuit of better relations with Pyongyang while avoiding a war scenario. Mast emphasized in a Fox News interview on May 23 that the U.S. and North Korea had maintained a positive relationship during the previous administration, as North Korea had not acted aggressively towards the U.S., provided military remains, and maintained a closer relationship with Russia during the Ukraine war.

He criticized North Korea's close ties with Russia and its continued support for the Ukraine war, deeming these factors negative. The interview concluded by suggesting that there was no reason for the rift in U.S.-South Korea relations, while also asserting that South Korea should treat American companies better and adjust its foreign policy.