Korean Prime Minister commemorates Korean students who died at JR Shin-Okubo Station, October 22 19:08

South Korean Prime Minister Lee Na Kyung, who has been visiting Japan since the 22nd to attend the ceremonial ceremony, visited Shin-Okubo Station on the JR Yamanote Line, In commemoration of Korean students who died in 2001 trying to help a man who fell on the track.

South Korea's Prime Minister Lee Na Kyung arrived at Haneda Airport on the morning of the 22nd and attended the “Imperial Religion Ceremony”, where the Emperor declared the imperial position inside and outside.

Later, to commemorate the Korean student Lee Soo Hyun (26 at that time), a Korean student who died trying to help a man who fell on the track in January 2001, and Shiro Sekine (at the time 47), a photographer, I visited Shin-Okubo Station on the JR Yamanote Line.

Prime Minister Lee handed the bouquet on the plate for the two memorials on the premises of the station.

Prime Minister Lee said, “Two greats practiced that human love crosses the border. I came here to memorialize my dedication.”

About Japan-Korea Relations

Prime Minister Lee said that the worsening relationship between Japan and Korea is stupid because it is stupid that the history of friendship that lasted for 1500 years will be damaged by the unfortunate history of less than 50 years. The idea that is necessary.

Prime Minister Lee is expected to meet with Prime Minister Abe during his stay in Japan until the 24th, and will deliver a message from President Moon Jae-in, who wants to break through the current situation.