A discussion was held between the directors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and South Korea, and in the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, a foundation under the South Korean government made a payment to the plaintiff on behalf of the Japanese company that was the defendant in the trial. We exchanged views on the South Korean side's proposed solution, and agreed to continue communication between the diplomatic authorities.
On the 30th, Mr. Funakoshi, Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea in Seoul and held talks with Mr. Seo Min-jeong, Director-General of the Asia-Pacific Bureau for about three hours.
According to Japanese Foreign Ministry officials, the talks will involve a foundation under the South Korean government making payments to the plaintiffs on behalf of the Japanese companies that were defendants in the courts over the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War. We exchanged opinions on the Korean side's solution.
On that basis, they agreed to continue communication between diplomatic authorities in order to resolve outstanding issues between Japan and the ROK, restore healthy relations, and further develop them.
The Yoon Sung-ryeol administration, which aims to normalize the cold Japan-South Korea relationship, plans to rush to compile a solution based on the consultation on the 30th, and is ready to ask Japan to take "sincere measures."
On the other hand, among the plaintiffs, there are strong objections to the proposal for the foundation to take over, saying that an apology and compensation from the Japanese company is necessary, and the focus is on whether domestic public opinion can be understood. .