Japan and South Korea Perception that it is difficult to break the situation Strengthen further Ministry of Foreign Affairs September 21, 4:49

While the relations between Japan and South Korea deteriorated, discussions were held by the Directors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of both countries. However, there was no specific solution from the Korean side regarding the issue of “recruitment”, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The view that it is difficult to overcome the situation is getting stronger.

The talks between the Director of Asia and Oceania Takizaki of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Director of the Asia-Pacific Bureau of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea will be held for about 3 hours in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tokyo on the 20th. ”Was requested to rectify the violation of international law on the Korean side ’s responsibility.

The Korean side did not provide any specific solution, and the discussion ended in parallel.

However, it was agreed that the issue was a serious issue between the two countries, and we confirmed that we would continue to communicate for early resolution.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue discussions between the directors in the future, and will continue to make adjustments for the realization of a Japan-Korea Foreign Ministers meeting in line with the UN General Assembly in New York next week.

On the other hand, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that “improvement of the relationship is not so easy” after consultation, and the view that it is difficult to overcome the situation within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is becoming stronger.