“The Korean President is Anti-Japanese Public Opinion to Dodge Suspicions” Aug. 30th 4:49
As the relations between Japan and South Korea deteriorated, discussions between the directors of the two countries were held, but the issue of “recruitment” ended up in a virtually parallel line. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy to continue the discussions, but for the time being, from the Korean side, “Mr. President Mun is insisting on“ anti-Japanese public opinion ”to evade Korea ’s criticism of the allegations of the aides” There is an increasing view that no compromise can be expected.
As Japan-Korea relations worsened, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General Kansugi Asia and Oceania visited Korea on the 29th and met with South Korea ’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director Kim Jong-han, Asia Pacific Directorate. The issue of “recruitment” ended up with virtually parallel lines, and after the meeting, Director Kanesugi said, “The ball is on the Korean side.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that its previous position, asking the Korean side to rectify the violation of international law, is the responsibility of the Korean government regarding the issue of “recruitment”.
On the other hand, in order to avoid further deterioration of relations, communication between diplomatic authorities is important, and the policy is to continue discussions between the director and ministers.
However, as suspicions about President Mun's entourage have emerged, the Japanese government said, “For the time being, President Mun is insisting on“ anti-Japanese public opinion ”in order to avoid criticism in Korea” There is an increasing view that the Korean side cannot expect a compromise.