Park Jin, who was appointed as the foreign minister of the new South Korean government to be launched next month, told reporters about the chilling relationship between Japan and South Korea. As a result, he showed a strong desire to improve the relationship.
Park Chin, a veteran member of South Korea's largest opposition, the People Power Party, who is familiar with foreign policy, has been nominated as the foreign minister of the new administration by President-elect Yoon Seok-you, who will take office on the 10th of next month. I did.
"I feel a very heavy responsibility and mission to be nominated as a foreign minister in a situation where the situation on the Korean Peninsula is unpredictable," Park said in a reporter's interview on the 18th.
He slammed North Korea for repeated missile launches and emphasized that "we will work closely with the United States to curb provocations and make maximum diplomatic efforts to move the North to a substantial denuclearization." Did.
On the other hand, regarding Japan, where relations are chilling, Mr. Park said, "We share democracy and the market economy, and there are many parts to cooperate with."
On top of that, he said, "If the relationship between the two countries is still jerky, it will be a loss for both sides. I hope that the relationship between Japan and South Korea will improve and greatly contribute to the peace and stability of Northeast Asia." He showed strong motivation.
President-elect Yun will send a delegation consisting of members of parliament and diplomatic experts to Tokyo from the 24th of this month to exchange opinions with the Japanese side prior to the inauguration of the new government. increase.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Communicating closely with the new government"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference on the morning of the 18th, "Collaboration between Japan and South Korea and Japan-US-Korea is indispensable for regional stability, including the response to North Korea. Although the situation is extremely severe, such as the comfort women issue, it cannot be left as it is. Keeping the promises between countries is the basis of relations between nations, and Japan aims to restore Japan-South Korea relations to a healthy relationship. Based on a consistent position, we will seize the opportunity of the Korean policy council delegation to visit Japan and communicate closely with the new administration. "
In addition, South Korea's President-elect Yun will send a delegation consisting of members of parliament and diplomatic experts to Tokyo from the 24th of this month. A healthy relationship between Japan and South Korea is essential for achieving a rules-based international order and ensuring peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world. I look forward to the leadership of President-elect Yun. "