It was set up in the form of a letter to send a message to the people. He also touched on Japan-South Korea relations, Japan-China relations, and the possibility of holding an inter-Korean summit. On the other hand, it is also possible to make arrangements before and after the meeting instead of holding a press conference.
The fact that it was a recorded broadcast has been criticized. In the interview, Yun expressed the recognition that Japan-Korea relations have already been reformed and are now moving toward the future. The biggest concern between Japan and Korea
In March of last year, the South Korean government announced a solution to the former labor conscription lawsuit that had been proposed. The content is that the ``Japanese Imperial Forced Mobilization Victims Support Foundation'', which is affiliated with the South Korean government and supports former conscripted workers,
On behalf of the Japanese companies that were ordered to compensate the forced laborers, the company will pay the plaintiffs an amount equivalent to the compensation, including late interest. When the South Korean government announced this solution, Yun said, ``Until now, the government has
"This is the result of searching for a method that is consistent with the common interests and future development of both Korea and Japan, while respecting the position of those who suffered." Since this solution was proposed, Japan-Korea relations have been improving, and now it is only politics.
The economy, as well as the exchanges and exchanges between the two peoples, are becoming more active. The foundation has so far compensated one living plaintiff and 10 of the 15 plaintiffs who won the former labor recruitment lawsuit.
Payment of the amount equivalent to compensation has been completed. However, the remaining four plaintiffs and their families have refused to accept an apology or compensation from the Japanese company. Furthermore, in similar lawsuits, the plaintiffs' claims were accepted, and Japanese companies
There have been a number of Supreme Court decisions in which companies have lost cases. As more judgments are expected to order Japanese companies to pay compensation, it has been pointed out that the foundation may run out of financial resources to provide compensation.
. In an interview on the 7th, Yoon also called for ``the cooperation of entrepreneurs from both countries who want to normalize Korea-Japan relations.'' Although Mr. Yun declined to discuss specifics, he suggested that Japanese companies also contribute funds to the foundation.
Some people say that the statement was based on expectations. However, the Japanese government takes the position that the postwar compensation issue was resolved in the 1965 Japan-Korea Claims Agreement.
Mr. Yoon also mentioned North Korea. ``As these forces are not rational or rational, it is also irrational when they make provocations that threaten South Korea's security.''
It is a force that could lead to irrational conclusions." Amid the cooling of relations, one official said of the possibility of an inter-Korean summit, saying, ``It can be held regardless of whether the North abandons its nuclear weapons.''
On the other hand, he recognized that a top-down approach is difficult. Regarding relations with China, he said, ``The basic tone of national politics and foreign relations between South Korea and China is not different.'' President Xi Jinping
He declined to give an immediate answer as to whether there is a possibility that he will visit South Korea this year. In addition, in this interview, Mr. Yoon reportedly received a luxury brand bag from his wife, Kim Kun-hee.
He also mentioned the suspicions for the first time. Suspicions arose last November when hidden camera footage of Kim allegedly receiving a luxury brand bag from a Korean pastor living in the United States was released. The image is
The photo is said to be from September 2022, and is thought to have been taken inside an art event planning company run by Kim. In South Korea, public servants and their spouses are not allowed to receive money or goods over a certain amount in connection with their duties.
There is an ``Unauthorized Solicitation Prevention Act,'' which prohibits such activities, and suspicions of violation of the same act have been pointed out. Mr. Yoon pointed out that ``(Mrs. Kim's) inability to clearly refuse is a problem,'' but added that
emphasized that it was a "political operation" using hidden cameras. He added, ``It's not important whether it's a political maneuver or not, it's more important to draw a clear line to prevent something like this from happening in the future.''
” he said. The interview with Yoon was recorded in the presidential chamber on the 4th and was broadcast at 10 pm on the 7th. Public broadcaster KBS is designated to send a message to the public on the occasion of the new year.
There has been criticism of the announcement made through the TV station. The Hankyoreh, a Korean newspaper, said, ``If you think that the obligation to communicate with the people can be replaced by broadcasting a dialogue that can be adjusted beforehand or after the fact, then there is a big problem.''
It's a big illusion," he said. Furthermore, since Mr. Yoon held a press conference in August 2022 on the 100th day of his inauguration as president, he has not responded to a press conference for about a year and a half. Public opinion poll held on the 2nd of this month
According to a survey released by Korea Gallup, Yun's approval rating was 29%, falling below 30% for the first time in nine months. JoongAng Ilbo said, ``If the president takes the easy path, it will be difficult for him to regain his approval rating.''
"It's good," he pointed out.
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