Foreign Minister Mogi “Realization of the summit meeting depends on the Korean side in the“ recruitment ”issue” October 25, 15:33
Concerning the worsening Japan-Korea relationship, Foreign Minister Motegi has expressed a high-level interest in the summit meeting between Prime Minister Abe and President Moon Jane. We showed that it was up to the Korean side to correct the violation of the law.
As Japan-Korea relations deteriorate due to issues related to “recruitment”, Prime Minister Abe met with South Korean Prime Minister Lee Na-gyeong on the 24th, and the Korean side said, “I want you to create an opportunity to return to a healthy relationship. Was asked again, but ended in parallel lines.
Foreign Minister Mogi said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, “It was a limited time, but it was meaningful to clearly convey Japan's position that it would be fundamental to keep the promises between countries. "Said.
On that basis, the realization of the summit meeting between Prime Minister Abe and President Moon Jane, both of which the Korean side has shown expectations, `` The Korean government has taken seriously the situation that it has not corrected the violation of international law for a whole year, “We will remain in a position to demand corrections. The summit depends on whether or not we can create an environment in which the Korean side can do it,” he said.
On the other hand, regarding the issue of “recruitment,” the fact that the procedures for cashing Japanese companies 'assets in Korea are proceeding, “From the perspective of protecting Japanese companies' legitimate economic activities, all options are considered. I would like to respond to it. ”