How did the Korean media report on the birth of Sanae Takaichi, the new Prime Minister? President Lee also congratulates her on social media.

South Korean media also reported that LDP President Sanae Takaichi was elected as Prime Minister on the 21st. Takaichi is perceived as a "far-rightist" in South Korea, and there are fears that the current good relationship between Japan and South Korea will change in the future.
Meanwhile, at her first press conference at the Prime Minister's Office that evening, Takaichi expressed her affinity to the questions posed by the Korean newspaper reporters, while expressing her intention to promote stable development of Japan-Korea relations.
In the election for Prime Minister held following the resignation of former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Takaichi received 237 votes in the House of Representatives and 125 votes in the runoff election in the House of Councillors, becoming the 104th Prime Minister of Japan.
This is the first time in constitutional history that a female prime minister has been born. That evening, after the Prime Minister's appointment ceremony at the Imperial Palace, Takaichi held her first press conference as prime minister, where she declared, "I will never give up in order to create a strong Japan."
Following Takaichi's election as prime minister, the Korean media also immediately reported the news. In Korea, Takaichi is known as a "hard-line conservative" on historical and territorial issues.
Until now, he has continued to visit Yasukuni Shrine, where Class A war criminals from World War II are enshrined, on August 15, the anniversary of the end of the war, and there are concerns that if he continues to visit the shrine after becoming prime minister, it will inevitably have an impact on Japan-Korea relations.
South Korea's public broadcaster, KBS, which reported Takaichi's election as prime minister, said, "The inauguration of the Takaichi administration will bring about a change in the historical stance that had been maintained by the Ishiba Shigeru Cabinet, which had previously shown a relatively moderate view of history.
Attention is focused on whether this will bring about a change in the course of Korea-Japan relations." The news agency Yonhap News said of Takaichi, "As a non-hereditary female politician, she has broken the glass ceiling and solidified her position."
"Takaichi, who is known for her strong conservative leanings, has visited Yasukuni Shrine and repeatedly made statements that contradict Korea's position on historical and territorial issues," he said, adding, "There will be major changes in the future relationship between Korea and Japan."
"The Komeito Party, a center-conservative party that has been putting the brakes on the LDP's rightward shift, has left the coalition, and the right-wing Japan Restoration Party has joined the coalition," the report said.
The fact that Takaichi has become a political partner is a worrying change in the situation." Meanwhile, the Chosun Ilbo expressed hope for a change in attitude, saying, "Takaichi may be different as prime minister from before."
At Takaichi's first press conference as Prime Minister, held on the evening of the 21st, a reporter from the Chosun Ilbo, a major South Korean newspaper, asked, "Will Japan-South Korea relations deteriorate with Takaichi's inauguration?"
Takaichi responded, "I believe that the importance of Japan-Korea relations is increasing even more. I would like to develop Japan-Korea relations in a stable, future-oriented manner, based on the foundations that have been built under previous administrations."
He also said, "I know you may have some concerns, but I love the Korean vibe. I use Korean cosmetics. I watch Korean TV series," and with a smile, he showed his affinity for the Korean market.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit will be held in Gyeongju in the southeast. Takaichi said, "I hope to have the opportunity to meet President Lee Jae-myung."
"I'm looking forward to it," he said, showing his eagerness to hold a summit meeting in line with the upcoming diplomatic schedule. Following Takaichi's selection as prime minister, South Korean presidential spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung said at a press conference on the 21st,
"The position of the Korean government is to continue exchanges while maintaining the foundation of the advanced Korea-Japan relationship," he said.
Japan is a neighboring country with a similar position in the rapidly changing geopolitical environment and trade order, and a global cooperative partner. "We will continue to work together to develop a future-oriented relationship," he said.
President Lee also sent his congratulations on the same day via social media. He said, "Korea and Japan are neighbors who share a garden, and we have close ties in various areas, including politics, security, economy, social culture, and people-to-people exchanges."
"We have developed cooperative relations in various fields," he said, adding that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea, and that "this marks an important turning point in which we must open up a new 60 years of South Korea-Japan relations."
He also emphasized that "as the international situation becomes more uncertain than ever, the importance of Korea-Japan relations is also increasing," and added, "At such an important time, the Prime Minister
"I hope that we can further strengthen future-oriented cooperation for coexistence between our two countries and between our peoples."
Regarding future Japan-Korea relations, KBS said, "The focus is on the leaders of both countries visiting each other and directly
The article conveyed the view of an expert who pointed out that the purpose of the summit is to continue the "shuttle diplomacy" of holding talks. Furthermore, if a Japan-Korea summit is realized at the APEC summit starting at the end of this month, "the outcome will be
The outcome is expected to be an important turning point that will determine the future of relations between the two countries."