Foreign Minister Mogi “Korea Corrects Violation of International Law” Continues Communication with Foreign Officials September 13 17:18
Concerning the worsening relationship between Japan and South Korea, Foreign Minister Motegi stated that there was no change in the position of urging the Korean side to promptly correct the violation of international law on the issue of “recruitment”. The communication between authorities indicated that it would continue.
According to a press conference, Foreign Minister Mogi confirmed that the issue of “recruitment” during the Pacific War was “completely and finally resolved by the Japan-Korea Claims Agreement”.
“The Korean court ’s ruling, which ordered Japanese companies to pay consolation, clearly violates the agreement.”
On that basis, “There is no change in urging Korea to improve the state of violation of international law as soon as possible. I would like to continue communication between foreign ministers and other diplomatic authorities. "Said.
On the other hand, regarding the relationship with China, “The two countries are in a position to shoulder not only the peace and stability and development of the Asia-Pacific region, but also the world as a whole. I wanted to create a Meiji era, ”and expressed his willingness to strengthen the relationship.