South Korean President Moon Jae-in addressed the independence movement commemorative ceremony, stating that he was "always ready to face and talk with the Japanese government" about the chilling relationship between Japan and South Korea.
On the other hand, he did not directly mention the comfort women issue or the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War.
In South Korea, a commemorative ceremony was held on March 1, the day when the independence movement began under Japanese rule, and President Moon Jae-in made a speech.
In this, President Mun commented on the chilling relationship between Japan and South Korea, saying, "The two countries have become very important neighbors in all fields such as economy, culture, and human exchange. Cooperation between the two countries is the stability and prosperity of Northeast Asia. It will also be useful for the cooperation of the three countries of Japan, the United States and South Korea. "
"We should focus more on future-oriented development while solving past problems as past problems. We are always ready to face and talk with the Government of Japan." ..
On the other hand, he said, "The Korean government will always seek a wise solution from a victim-centered standpoint," and did not directly mention the comfort women issue or the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War. , I have only repeated the conventional position of aiming to resolve the concerns in diplomacy.
President Mun thinks that he wants to get cooperation from the Japanese side, keeping in mind the Tokyo Olympics, which is positioned as an opportunity to improve relations with North Korea, and the US Biden administration, which emphasizes cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea. You can.