President Biden's ”Japan hates foreigners” remarks ”cause controversy” in Japan = Korean media

On the 4th, a report was published stating that the Japanese government had protested to the US side after US President Joe Biden made remarks to the effect that Japan hates foreigners.
According to sources including Jiji Press and NHK, the Japanese government conveyed to the U.S. side the previous day (3rd) that it was "regrettable that remarks were made that were not based on an accurate understanding of Japanese policy."
The Japanese government also explained Japan's position and policies regarding foreigners and immigrants. On the 1st (local time), President Biden said at a campaign event in Washington DC, "The U.S. economy
"The reason why the economy is growing is because of immigrants," he said. "Why did China's economy get so bad? Why is Japan in such a difficult situation? Russia? India? They are xenophobic.
"It's because they don't want immigrants," he said. His remarks have sparked controversy in Japan, with many online articles posting negative comments.
U.S. media also noted that it has only been a month since President Biden invited Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as a state guest to the White House, and pointed out that the remark was a "diplomatic disrespect."
A White House spokesman explained at a press conference that the president's remarks were intended to emphasize that the United States is a nation of immigrants, and that this is in the DNA of the United States.
He continued, "The United States and Japan are allies, and we share a commitment to democratic values and a strong friendship between our peoples."