Japan-China-Korea Trilateral Summit, Presidency of Korea "Continuing efforts to hold" October 14, 18:43
Regarding the summit meeting of the three countries of Japan, China and South Korea, there are many views that it will be difficult to hold the meeting unless South Korea takes appropriate measures on the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War within the Japanese government. In connection with this, the South Korean presidential office, which chairs the meeting, emphasized the idea of continuing efforts toward holding the meeting, saying, "Meet, do not meet, but should not be a prerequisite for resolving concerns." did.
The summit meeting between Japan, China, and South Korea is held on a rotating basis by the three countries, and the South Korean government, which chairs this year, has indicated that it will coordinate with the Japanese and Chinese governments with the aim of holding it by the end of the year. I will.
Under these circumstances, there are many views within the Japanese government that Prime Minister Suga will not be able to respond to visits and it will be difficult to hold a conference unless South Korea takes appropriate measures regarding the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War. I will.
In connection with this, a spokesman for the Korean presidential office, Kang Min-seok, said at a press conference on the 14th, "It is the Korean government's position that we will meet, we will not meet, but it should not be a prerequisite for resolving the issue." I did.
He emphasized that the Korean government will continue to make efforts toward holding the conference, saying, "If there is a problem, we should rather meet and try to solve it."
Regarding the issue of "recruitment," the Japanese government has called for a correction of the state of violation of international law, saying that "cashing" to seize and sell the assets of Japanese companies would lead to a serious situation. On the other hand, the South Korean government has repeatedly expressed its position of respecting judicial decisions.
China "Emphasis on cooperation of three countries"
Meanwhile, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a press conference on the 14th, "Cooperation between the three countries is an important platform for promoting peace and development in the region. As international and regional affairs become more complex, 3 Maintaining cooperation among the three countries is in line with the interests of each country and the expectations of the region. "China has indicated that it will continue to emphasize cooperation among the three countries.
However, regarding the schedule of the conference, he only stated that he was trying to communicate with South Korea and Japan through diplomatic routes, and avoided specific mention.