Today's Japan-South Korea Summit Meeting How is Korea going? Dec 24, 5:12

At the Japan-Korea summit meeting held for the first time in a year and three months on April 24, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in has called for a thorough review of export controls for South Korea, which the Japanese government has tightened. It will also look for clues to improving relations, and it will be interesting to see how to address the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War.

South Korea's President Moon Jane, who has been visiting China since the 23rd, will have a summit meeting with Prime Minister Abe in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, on the 24th, following a summit meeting between three countries, China, Japan and Korea.

Japan and South Korea held a policy dialogue on trade management for the first time in three and a half years on March 16, and on the 20th, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced that export controls to Korea had been tightened for raw materials such as semiconductors. One of the operations of "Registration" has been partially revised.

However, the Korean side has expressed the view that "it is not enough as a fundamental solution," and a summit meeting on Wednesday calls for a full review of export controls.

Meanwhile, regarding the Japan-Korea summit meeting for the first time in one year and three months, the Korea Prefectural Government has stated that "the event itself has great significance", and will look for clues to improve relations.

Regarding the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, which is the biggest concern, last week, the chairman of the Diet, Moon Hisan (Bunki Minister), called for a bill to raise donations from companies and citizens of the two countries and use them for alimony. Submitted.

However, some plaintiffs and civil society groups are opposed, and senior officials of the Cheong Wa Dae have expressed skepticism that "if the victims refuse, the problem will not be solved".

For this reason, attention will be paid to how President Moon mentions the issue of "recruitment" at the meeting on the 24th.

Seoul citizens vote in favor of bill of South Korean parliament

Asking citizens in Seoul about the bills proposed by the Korean Parliament chairman Moon Hisan and others aimed at solving the issue of `` recruitment '' during the Pacific War, citizens in Seoul heard opinions in favor and disagreement. Was.

Among them, a man in his thirties said, "It is wrong to raise donations while being liable to Japanese companies."

A woman in her thirties said, "I think Mr. Moon's bill to raise donations is one way, but what victims want is a true apology." I showed my thoughts.

On the other hand, a high school girl in her third year said, "It's difficult to make a plan for all the victims to agree on, so if anyone wants to receive an award from the Foundation, I don't think it's a bad idea." Was.

A man in his 50s said, "Mr. Moon's bill must trigger the dialogue between the two governments and the people, not the final" answer. " I want you to come out. "