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The Korean government, which has to think about diplomatic relations with Japan, has a lot of trouble.

It is difficult to find a solution between the victims, who say that Japan's apology is absolutely necessary, and Japan, who says that Korea must come up with a solution.



The government's move was covered by reporter Kim Min-jung.



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The government's opinion submitted to the court by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last month provoked strong opposition from the victims.



It is because of the content that "I hope you fully consider the fact that the government is making various diplomatic efforts to find a reasonable solution", but the government was criticized for taking the lead in wasting time.



Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin, who attended the National Assembly, also spoke very little about this matter.



[Park Jin/Minister of Foreign Affairs (National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee): I don't know how the Supreme Court's decision will come out, but I will do it with respect.] The



decision has been delayed, but there is not much time left until the chief judge's retirement.



While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to operate a public-private council for forced labor to seek a solution for compensation, the minister has decided to find and persuade the victims himself.



Among the solutions being prepared by the government, a subrogation method of paying compensation to the victims first and claiming the right to indemnity from Japan is being discussed, but there are many victims who will not receive compensation without an apology from the Japanese company.



However, there is an opinion that the fact that there are signs of progress in improving relations between Korea and Japan compared to the previous administration will be an opportunity.



[Eunmi Choi / Research Fellow, Asan Institute for Policy Studies: During the Abe administration, they emphasized that it was a violation of international law, and the government is not saying those words.

It's not always explicitly saying that Korea has to come up with a solution, at least.

I think that it can also be seen as a sign of change.]



Even if the final decision is made, the door to find a diplomatic solution with the Japanese government will not be completely closed until the process of asset measurement and auction is completed. .



(Video editing: Kim Jin-won)