Nat'l Assembly speaker calls for resolving historical issues to advance Korea-Japan ties
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik on Friday urged Korea and Japan to address historical issues and sincerely reflect on the past to further advance their bilateral ties. Cho made the call during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador to Korea Koichi Mizushima at the National Assembly, stressing the importance of maintaining exchanges between the countries' parliaments. "For Korea-Japan ties to…
National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik urged Korea and Japan to address historical issues and sincerely reflect on the past during a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Koichi Mizushima. He emphasized the importance of maintaining exchanges between the countries' parliaments to advance bilateral ties. Cho stated that resolving past issues and looking forward is crucial for the continued growth of Korea-Japan relations.
The parliaments of both nations have a history of maintaining dialogue even during challenging times, which should serve as a strong foundation for their relationship. Cho expressed optimism that bilateral relations will continue to progress towards the future based on sincere reflection on the past, as shown by the 1998 joint declaration signed by then-Korean President Kim Dae-jung and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, which called for a future-oriented relationship between the two countries.
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