On the afternoon of the 15th, President Yoon Seo-gyeol attended a meeting with the Korean People's Union in Japan (hereinafter referred to as the "Mindan") at the presidential office in Yongsan. The Mindan protects the rights and interests of Korean residents in Japan and their legal status.
It is a representative organization of Koreans living in Japan that strives for improvement. Spokesperson Lee Do-eun said in a written statement, ``This meeting was designed to listen to the voices of the Korean community in Japan as we build a new Japan-Korea relationship for the future.
"It was established to encourage the hard work of the Mindan, while also encouraging the hard work of the Mindan." President Yun expressed his gratitude, saying, ``The Zainichi Mindan has played a tremendous role in the development of the Korean economy for more than half a century.''
I feel sorry for the fact that the Korean government has not been able to properly support the activities of the private sector in the Japanese economy and daily life until now."
President Yoon was elected president in the summer of 2021, and from the early stages of his election, he mentioned that his diplomatic and security pledges were to strengthen the U.S.-South Korea alliance and normalize Japan-South Korea relations.
``The definition of 'normalization' is a return to a time when relations between the two countries were at their best.'' President Yoon said, ``Japan-South Korea relations have now normalized and are approaching the best times of the past.
``In August of this year, the leaders of Japan, the United States, and South Korea met at Camp David and agreed to further strengthen their relationship. development of
``We pledged to cooperate with each other and demonstrate joint leadership and a sense of responsibility in the international community.'' In addition, President Yun and Prime Minister Kishida have strengthened cooperation between the two countries six times since March.
He explained. Next, while Japan shares the universal values of liberal democracy and market economy, it is a country that has developed globally in cutting-edge science and technology and industry, and Japan and South Korea are working together to become a leading player in the international community.
He added that he hopes to develop a relationship that demonstrates leadership. Furthermore, President Yun said, ``This is the shortcut to maintaining peace and prospering together in Northeast Asia, the Indo-Pacific region, and the international community.''
he added. President Yoon went on to say, ``If the Japan-South Korea relationship develops further, it will be a great source of strength for our fellow Koreans,'' adding, ``It will be a great source of support for you in your economic and social activities.''
The Korean government will do its best." President Yoon announced that the Overseas Korean Affairs Agency, which was established in June of this year, will provide support to build a fine-grained network of overseas Koreans.
He said that he will pay close attention to support the activities. A member of the Mindan who participated in this meeting said, ``Since the 1980s, I have visited Cheongwa Dae (Blue House/former presidential palace) many times.
However, it is unusual for me to be given this opportunity to speak for the 6th time.'' Independent lawmaker Yun Mi-hyang expressed her gratitude to the General Federation of Korean Residents in Japan (Korean Citizens Association). Soren)
Regarding his attendance at the 100th anniversary commemoration ceremony for the Great Kanto Earthquake, he emphasized, ``This is a betrayal of our fellow citizens, and I am disappointed in the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.''
President Yun said, ``I understand the difficulties faced by Korean residents in Japan,'' and requested that Mindan contribute to the further development of Japan-Korea relations in the future.
The meeting on the same day was attended by the head of the Central Headquarters of the Mindan, as well as about 20 members, Kim Ki-hyun, representative of the people's power, Kim Seok-ki, chairman of the People's Power Committee for Overseas Koreans, and Lee Ki-cheol, director of the Overseas Koreans' Agency.
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2023/09/16 07:03 KST
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