“Korea responds GSOMIA wisely” 18:05 on Nov. 21
Ambassador Nagahama, who is stationed in South Korea, has stated that “Japan ’s Korea Military Information Comprehensive Protection Agreement = GSOMIA is“ playing an important role in security in East Asia and wants the South Korean government to continue to seek wise responses. ” It was.
Ambassador Nagahama arrived in Korea in August 2016, and three months later, when the Japan-Korea Military Information Comprehensive Protection Agreement (GSOMIA) was signed, he signed the agreement document.
Ambassador Nagahama held a press conference for the Japanese media on the afternoon of 21st before leaving this month, regarding GSOMIA expiring on the 23rd, “It plays an important role in the security of East Asia today. I would like to continue seeking sensible responses from the Korean government. "
He also looked back on Japan-Korea relations, “I have experienced both tailwinds and headwinds, but unfortunately we have recognized that it has been in an extremely severe situation since last fall.”
On that basis, “It is important to have good communication between diplomatic authorities. And that is why we would like to further promote wide-ranging exchanges between the people. I hope. "
The succeeding Korean ambassador will be Koji Hamada, who served as the North American Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and is expected to arrive next month.