Ambassador Tomita talks with the Minister of Unification of Korea calling for sanctions against North Korea 21:42 September 1st
Japanese Ambassador Tomita, who is stationed in South Korea, said in a meeting with South Korea’s unification minister, Lee In-young, who is eager to improve relations with North Korea. It is necessary to continue to implement the resolutions of the UN Security Council." He called for steady implementation of sanctions against North Korea, which continues to develop nuclear and missiles.
Japanese Ambassador Tomita, who is stationed in South Korea, met for the first time on the first day with Unification Minister Lee In-young, who took office in July this year and is responsible for the relationship with North Korea in the South Korean government.
At the beginning, the unification minister, from the standpoint that South Korea should independently do what it can do to improve the North-South relations, wants to promote trade through bartering, saying that it does not conflict with sanctions against North Korea. I explained.
In addition, he said, "I would like Japan to support the efforts of the Korean government with a broad perspective and big heart," and asked for the cooperation of the Japanese government.
On the other hand, Ambassador Tomita said that Japan and South Korea agreed on the purpose of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, and said "To continue the implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions" toward the complete denuclearization of North Korea. It is necessary to do so,” and called for steady implementation of sanctions against North Korea, which continues to develop nuclear missiles.
In addition, when Prime Minister Abe announced his intention to resign, he said, "It was a pity that the abduction issue could not be resolved." It was a very important issue for Japan, so the understanding and cooperation of the Korean government I would like to ask you."