Former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party will be appointed as the new chairman of the Japan-Korea Parliamentary League, which is made up of bipartisan parliamentarians.
The Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' League, which is made up of bipartisan parliamentarians, held a board meeting in the parliament on the 3rd.
Among them, former Finance Minister Nukaga of the Liberal Democratic Party, who has served as chairman for 10 years, said, ``If we could see a positive sign that Japan-Korea relations would improve, I would like to pass the baton to the next person. The situation is such that a bright outlook can be expected, such as the final negotiations between the governments on the issue of "," he said, revealing his intention to retire.
Then, Mr. Nukaga showed his intention to recommend former Prime Minister Suga as his successor, which was accepted.
Afterwards, Mr. Suga said, "Although my efforts are limited, I will do my best to promote friendly relations between Japan and South Korea."
After the board meeting, Nukaga told reporters, "I believe that Mr. Suga will use his experience to support President Yoon Sung-ryeol and Prime Minister Kishida."
The parliamentary federation will hold a general meeting later this month to officially decide Mr. Suga's appointment as chairman.
Komei Secretary-General Ishii "I want to evaluate the appointment of someone who has experience as a prime minister."
Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said at a press conference, ``At a time when the issue of ``recruitment'' during the Pacific War is reaching a major climax, the appointment of a former prime minister as the chairman of the parliamentary federation is an important step for Japan to strengthen Japan-Korea relations. I think that the South Korean side will accept this as a sign of the fact that they attach great importance to it, and I would like to appreciate it."