[Watcher Guru] JUST IN: South Korea says sanctions against Russia are hurting its businesses and economic interests.

South Korea has signaled that its sanctions against Russia are weighing on its own businesses and economic interests. The government’s complaint highlights the tension between Seoul’s alignment with Western sanctions and the commercial costs for South Korean firms exposed to the Russian market. The statement matters because it raises the prospect of pressure to adjust or soften enforcement, which could ripple through trade and investment ties with Russia. What to watch next is whether Seoul offers carve-outs, exemptions, or a recalibration of its sanctions posture to shield domestic companies.