Prime Minister Ishiba: ”We must not undermine President Yoon's efforts to improve Japan-Korea relations” = Korean media

On the 5th, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said, "South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has been pushing for the improvement of Japan-South Korea relations with the belief that it is in South Korea's national interest, and we are undermining President Yoon's efforts.
"This must not happen," he said. On the same day, Prime Minister Ishiba attended the House of Representatives Budget Committee and was asked by Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, about the impact of the state of emergency in South Korea on Japan-South Korea relations.
In response to the question, Prime Minister Ishiba said, "I would like to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea next year and examine its significance," and added, "I wonder if other countries (South Korea) will also hold similar events in such years."
"I think we need to hold a special celebration," he said. He added, "As the situation in South Korea is unpredictable, I will refrain from making any further comments."
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi also stated at a press conference that morning that the move by the South Korean opposition party to impeach President Yoon would have an impact on shuttle diplomacy between the leaders of Japan and South Korea.
In response to a question about the impact of the move, the government said it would "refrain from commenting on the domestic affairs of another country (South Korea)," but added, "The Japanese government continues to pay special and serious attention to the recent developments in South Korea.
"We are closely monitoring the situation," he said. "The two countries are important neighbors that need to cooperate as partners in addressing various issues facing the international community, and we will continue to monitor the situation as we respond to the overall Japan-Korea relationship."
We will keep a close eye on the situation and make an appropriate decision."