Request for withdrawal of strengthening export control in consultation with Director General of Korea-Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs September 20, 18:57
Regarding the discussion between the heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of both countries held on the 20th as Japan-Korea relations deteriorated, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea requested Japan to withdraw the strengthening of export control, while solving problems between the two countries. Announced that they shared the perception that communication is important for them.
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Kim Jong-han, Director of the Asia-Pacific Bureau, had talks with the Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Takizaki Asia-Pacific Bureau in Tokyo on the 20th. Announced that they had exchanged opinions about their concerns.
On the basis of the discussion, Director Kim explained Korea's position on the issue of “recruitment” and demanded that Japan strengthen its export control as an unfair retaliatory measure, and urged it to withdraw early. He pointed out that it needs to be resolved early.
Furthermore, they shared the recognition that communication between the foreign authorities is important in solving the problems of both countries.