China News Service, December 29. According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yue is about to usher in his second year in power. He will further strengthen cooperation with the United States in the fields of diplomacy and security, and at the same time strive to bring South Korea-Japan relations back on track.

This means that South Korea will continue to pursue the diplomatic tone of maintaining liberal values ​​based on the South Korea-U.S. alliance, while trying to resolve outstanding issues between South Korea and Japan.

Data map: South Korean President Yin Xiyue.

　　According to reports, an official of the South Korean Presidential Office said in a telephone interview on the 29th that when South Korea and the United States celebrate the 70th anniversary of their alliance next year, the government will strive to further consolidate the global comprehensive strategic alliance in all fields such as security, economy, and technology.

　　U.S. President Joe Biden will visit South Korea on May 21, 11 days after Yoon Seok-yue was inaugurated as president. Yoon may return to the U.S. in 2023.

The South Korean military is also discussing the 70th anniversary of the South Korea-US alliance as an opportunity to implement a large-scale South Korea-US joint firepower display. It is expected that South Korea, the United States and Japan will further strengthen security cooperation.

　　In terms of South Korea-Japan relations, it is imperative to find a solution to the compensation case of forced Korean laborers during World War II.

The South Korean presidential office believes that only when the relevant issues are resolved can South Korea-Japan relations take the "next step."

　　The South Korean government stated that South Korea and Japan have been narrowing differences of opinion through communication and working consultations, but related matters must consider the victim and the sentiment of the people.

According to observations, the South Korea-Japan summit meeting will not take place until the solution to the forced Korean labor claims case emerges.

A person in the presidential office said that the two sides have not discussed this at present.