S. Korea's Lee Seeks Future-Oriented Ties with Japan
Seoul, Aug. 15 (Jiji Press)--South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed his intention to develop a future-oriented relationship with Japan in his speech at a ceremony in Seoul on Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The speech came as Japan-South Korea relations remained stable through the active implementation of so-cal...
Seoul, August 15 - In a speech marking the 81st anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed his desire to cultivate a forward-looking relationship with Japan. This speech occurred during a period of stable South Korea-Japan relations, bolstered by reciprocal visits by their respective leaders, known as "shuttle diplomacy."
President Lee highlighted the expansion of bilateral cooperation between South Korea and Japan in sectors such as supply chains and energy. He further emphasized that South Korea intends to broaden the scope of cooperation to tackle shared interests and jointly address common challenges.
Simultaneously, President Lee underscored that trust between the two nations can be fostered through a genuine attitude of empathy and understanding of each other's hardships. In reference to the 1998 Joint Declaration signed by Japan and South Korea, Lee reiterated the commitment to building a future together, drawing inspiration from the courage to confront the past, a sentiment apparently aimed at encouraging Japan to engage with historical matters.
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