South Korean President Yoon Sung-yeol delivered a speech at a ceremony commemorating the liberation from Japanese colonial rule, stating, "We should respect each other and contribute together to the peace and prosperity of the international community through wide-ranging cooperation." , once again showed a strong desire to improve the cold Japan-South Korea relationship.

On the other hand, there was no specific reference to the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War or the comfort women issue.

In South Korea, August 15 is the Liberation Day, which commemorates the liberation of the Korean Peninsula from Japanese colonial rule.



In it, President Yoon said of Japan, "Japan is a neighbor we should work together to face challenges that threaten civil liberties around the world."



Inheriting the 1998 Japan-Korea Joint Declaration, which advocated a future-oriented relationship between Japan and South Korea, he said, We should work together to contribute to the peace and prosperity of the international community.”



On the other hand, regarding historical issues, President Yoon said, "When Japan-Korea relations move toward the future and the mission of the times based on universal values, they can be properly resolved." There was no specific reference to the issue or the comfort women issue.

“North Korea’s denuclearization is essential for sustainable peace around the world”

In his speech on the 15th, President Yoon also mentioned North Korea, which is accelerating its nuclear and missile development, and said, "North Korea's denuclearization is essential for sustainable peace around the world."



In addition, if North Korea suspends its nuclear development and shifts to substantial denuclearization, it made it clear that it is ready to provide a wide range of support projects according to the stage of denuclearization.



Specifically, he mentioned assistance for large-scale food supply, development of facilities such as power generation and ports, and agricultural technology and medical infrastructure.



However, North Korea has accused the Yun administration of strengthening deterrence under the alliance with the United States by name, and it is unlikely that it will respond to this call immediately.