South Korean President Moon Jae-in spoke at a commemorative ceremony for the independence movement under Japanese rule and said to Japan, which has been in a cold relationship, "faces history and is humble before history. It should be done, "he said, and asked for an understanding of South Korea's national sentiment, keeping in mind the issue of comfort women and the issue of" recruitment "during the Pacific War.
In Seoul, South Korea, a commemorative ceremony was held on March 1, 1919, the day when the independence movement began under Japanese rule, and President Mun Jane made a speech.
Regarding Japan-South Korea relations, President Mun said, "Cooperation between the two countries is a responsibility for future generations. We must cooperate toward the future based on the'unfortunate past history of the moment'." Said.
He added, "Japan should face history and be humble before history. When we can sympathize with the wounds of the people of our neighbors, Japan will become a trusted country."
In addition, President Mun emphasized that the door to dialogue with Japan is open to tackle global issues such as measures against the new coronavirus and the issue of climate change.
President Mun's speech, which has a remaining term of about two months, is a national sentiment toward Japan, as Japan-South Korea relations are chilling due to issues such as the comfort women issue and the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War. I was asked to understand.