Chairman of the Korea-Japan Parliamentary League "I want to create a dialogue environment between leaders" November 14, 14:37
In response to an interview with NHK, the chairman of the Japan-Korea Parliamentary Union, who was visiting Japan, deepened exchanges in various fields to improve Japan-Korea relations, which had deteriorated due to problems related to "recruitment" during the Pacific War. He reiterated his desire to create an environment in which leaders can interact with each other.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Kim Jin-pyo, chairman of the Japan-Korea Parliamentary Union, visited Japan from the 12th to meet with Prime Minister Suga and others, and on the 14th, he responded to an interview with NHK before returning to Japan.
First, Mr. Kim said, "Compared to the chilling relations between the two countries during this period, I was welcomed by this visit and felt that Japan wanted to improve relations ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics."
On the other hand, when asked if there was a concrete solution to the problem of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, Mr. Kim said, "Rather than the parliamentary federation giving an opinion on a concrete plan, the leaders of both countries. Will lead the expansion of exchanges in fields such as politics, economy, and sports in order to create an environment in which the leaders can make choices and make decisions, "he said, reiterating his desire to create an environment in which leaders can interact with each other. ..
Regarding the issue of "recruitment," the procedure for "monetizing" the assets of Japanese companies in South Korea is underway, and the Moon Jae-in administration will present a solution that the Japanese side can accept. The focus is on what you can do.
Mr. Kim will return to Japan on the afternoon of the 14th and will inform President Mun of the results of the meeting with Prime Minister Suga and others.