As the relationship between Japan and South Korea cools down, the "Japan-Korea Business Council" was held to exchange opinions between the top management of both countries, and a joint statement was issued stating that the relationship should be improved and cooperation should be promoted in fields such as decarbonization. Adopted.
The 53rd Japan-Korea Business Council has been held without interruption since it began in 1969 with the aim of expanding economic exchange between the two countries.
Continuing from last year, this conference was held online by connecting the two countries, and about 100 people attended the venue on the Japanese side.
At the meeting, Kim Yun, chairman of the Japan-Korea Economic Association, commented on the chilling Japan-Korea relations, saying, "Everyone is disappointed with the rigid diplomatic relations. I hope that the establishment of a new Japanese cabinet will lead to the search for a solution. "
In response, Mikio Sasaki, chairman of the Japan-Korea Economic Association, emphasized that "although there are no signs of improvement in Japan-Korea relations, mutual understanding between Japanese and Korean business people is firmly tied together." He also acknowledged that cooperation in decarbonization, which is a common issue between Japan and South Korea, is extremely important for improving relations.
At the end of the meeting, he said, "I hope that the political and diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea will improve." The joint statement was adopted and closed.
* Yun is "gold" and "允"