Expectation for the Korean side to respond to the “recruitment” issue.
In response to the Korean government's decision to maintain the Japan-Korea military information comprehensive protection agreement = GSOMIA, the NHK's “Sunday Discussion” will also deal with the Korean side from the ruling and opposition parties regarding the issue of “recruitment” during the Pacific War. Expected opinions were given.
“It was a last minute, but I think it was a reasonable decision. As Northeast Asia continues to be tense, it is extremely important for Japan, the United States, and Korea to work together. However, human rights issues are also important, but the question is how seriously South Korea is thinking about international law and economic exchange. "
“I think that not only the close cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea, but also South Korea was very good. The problem of“ recruitment ”is to protect the promise between the countries. It ’s a matter of course, but it ’s natural to have a discussion, but I want Korea to make wise decisions. ”
“It ’s a diplomacy that is dragged by the movement of the domestic politics when looking at the movement of Korea. The issue of“ recruitment ”is based on the Japan-Korea Claims Agreement. It ’s not going to be a return, although export control issues are linked to GSOMIA, but a calm discussion is important. ”
“The question is how to recover from the chilling economic relationship between Japan and Korea in the future. The North Korean abduction issue and nuclear and missile issues "It is important to collaborate with the government, and we must collect information by paying close attention to the movement of the Korean government."
“I want to welcome the fact that the Korean side still has judgment, but Japan-Korea relations will not improve immediately. Also, Japan has made a concession on export control issues, I am concerned about giving a message. "
Communist Party Chairman Kasai said, “The Abe administration used the prohibition of strengthening export controls as a solution to the problem of“ recruitment. ” The relationship will not improve unless it is reviewed. "