The South Korean government will continue to look for clues to improve relations with Japan, keeping in mind the inauguration of the next administration of the United States Biden, which emphasizes cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea.
On the other hand, it is unclear whether the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, which is the biggest concern, can provide an acceptable solution for the Japanese side.
South Korea's Moon Jae-in administration has emphasized cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea, and the next administration of Byden in the United States, which will be launched on the 20th of this month, will open in July in Tokyo. We believe that the Olympics can be a catalyst for dialogue between countries including North Korea, and we will continue to look for clues to improve relations with Japan.
On the other hand, the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, which is the biggest concern between Japan and South Korea, has not changed its stance of respecting the decision of the Korean Supreme Court, which ordered Japanese companies to compensate Japanese companies in October 2018. ..
The remaining term of office of the Mun administration is about one year and four months, and as the approval rating declines, it has been pointed out that the centripetal force has declined, and the government will proceed with national affairs management while observing domestic public opinion so that it will not be perceived as a concession to the Japanese side. It seems to be a thing.
For this reason, it is unclear whether the issue of "recruitment" can provide an acceptable solution for the Japanese side.
In addition, the whereabouts of the ongoing procedures for the sale of assets of Japanese companies are likely to be the focus.