쫓기는 트럼프의 ‘이란 왕따작전’, 한국에 불똥 튀나

Donald Trump's administration announced on May 24th that they would impose economic sanctions on third countries dealing with Iran, aiming to strangle the country's economy. This move, dubbed the "economic outcast operation," could have consequences for South Korean businesses and financial institutions. The Department of Commerce's spokesperson confirmed that they are monitoring the U.S. response to the new sanctions, including their potential impact on Korean companies.

With trade between South Korea and Iran having dropped to nearly zero after the U.S. withdrawal from the 2018 nuclear deal, the country's economy is already severely impacted. Other major trading partners, such as China, Russia, Turkey, and India, are also likely to feel the effects of these sanctions. Experts suggest that if Trump pushes for further economic pressure on Iran ahead of the upcoming election, it could lead to unforeseen economic consequences in South Korea.

Some fear that this could escalate into an all-out war between the U.S. and Iran, with unpredictable consequences for the global economy.