The second Kishida reshuffled cabinet is inaugurated, and Korean media focuses on Foreign Minister Kamikawa and Liberal Democratic Party election committee chairman Obuchi

Korean media has also reported on the second Kishida reshuffled cabinet, which was inaugurated on the 13th of this month, from a variety of perspectives. In particular, Korean newspapers are paying attention to Yoko Kamikawa, who has been appointed as foreign minister. Chosun Ilbo is Pa.
He introduced his relationship with Park Jin, Minister of Foreign Affairs (equivalent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). The reshuffled cabinet that was inaugurated replaced 13 of the 19 cabinet members. 11 people entered the cabinet for the first time. Appoint five female ministers
It gave a sense of innovation. On the other hand, it is conspicuous that the key posts that form the backbone of the government will continue to be held. Opposition parties and others have criticized the election as ``selection that emphasizes factions.'' Kyodo News National Emergency Telephone Public Opinion
According to the survey, 37.6% of respondents said they ``appreciated'' the cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of LDP executives, while 43.9% said they did not.
At a press conference on the 13th, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that he would turn changes in the international community and the global economy into opportunities.
He named the reshuffled cabinet the ``Cabinet that gives strength to change.'' Regarding the cabinet reshuffle, ``We have decided to appoint cabinet ministers with strong executive power to support the three pillars of economic, social, and foreign and security policies.
” he explained. Regarding the appointment of five female ministers in the new cabinet, the highest number ever, she emphasized, ``I hope that they will fully demonstrate the sensitivity and empathy that only women can have.''
Korean media also reported on the second Kishida reshuffled cabinet. Chosun Ilbo reported, ``Prime Minister Fumio Kishida carried out a cabinet reshuffle on the 13th, replacing 13 of the 19 cabinet members.
The number of female ministers has increased significantly from two to five, including the appointment of a female foreign minister. The paper focuses on Yoko Kamikawa, who has been appointed as Foreign Minister. “Graduated from the University of Tokyo, graduated from Harvard University.
He earned a master's degree from the Neddy School and worked in the office of a U.S. senator. He is known as an internationalist because he was in charge of policy planning,'' he said, explaining his background before becoming a member of the Diet. On top of that, ``20''
He is an experienced politician who entered politics in 2000 when he was elected to the House of Representatives and served as Minister of Justice three times. In 2018, while serving as justice minister, he ordered the execution of all 13 death row inmates in the Aum Shinrikyo incident.
” he explained. The newspaper also introduced the relationship between Foreign Minister Kamikawa and Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Jin. ``In 2007, at the ``400th Korea-Japan International Exchange Symposium'' held in Shizuoka City, a member of the Diet
``At the time, Congressman Kamikawa said, ``If Japan and South Korea join hands and continue dialogue, we will be able to overcome the mistakes of the past.''
"I dream of a bright future for Japan-Korea relations through the eyes of young people." The newspaper said, ``At the time, the two Diet members who were representing both countries were unable to meet face-to-face as top foreign policy leaders.''
It became. The appointment of Mr. Kamikawa, who places great importance on Korea-Japan relations, as foreign minister is seen by some as a sign of the Japanese government's intention to improve Korea-Japan relations."
Regarding Foreign Minister Kamikawa's appointment, JoongAng Ilbo reported that ``Japan has now had a female foreign minister,'' and praised Kamikawa as a ``Korea-oriented person.''
Newsis focused on Yuko Obuchi, who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Liberal Democratic Party's campaign committee. Regarding Mr. Obuchi, in 1998 he signed the Japan-Korea Joint Declaration with then-President Kim Dae-jung.
Introducing that she is the second daughter of the late (then) Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. ``After he was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2000 at the young age of 26, there were expectations that he would be a ``future prime minister candidate,'''' he explained.
On the other hand, the paper also reported, ``Although he joined the cabinet as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2014, he resigned a month and a half after taking office due to political funding issues, which is a negative.''
The reshuffled cabinet began in earnest on the 14th. On the same day, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters, ``We aim to create a country where everyone feels that tomorrow will be better than today.''
Stated. On the same day, Foreign Minister Kamikawa, who is receiving particular attention from the Korean media, attended a ceremony to replace former Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Hayashi looked back on his tenure, saying, ``1 year and 10 months went by in the blink of an eye.''
In the above, he described Mr. Kamikawa as a ``person of conviction and passion,'' and said, ``I hope that under Mr. Kamikawa, he will be able to move forward with diplomacy to his heart's content.''