South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryul mentioned, “We will take measures suitable for the common interests and future development of both Korea and Japan.” It’s the results of my looking out,” he said, emphasizing his desire to use the announcement of a solution as an opportunity to improve Japan-South Korea relations, which have so far been cold.
At the cabinet meeting on the 7th, South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryul mentioned the solution to the problem of “recruitment” announced by the Korean government on the 6th.
President Yoon said, “This is the results of the federal government’s respect for the place of the victims and the seek for measures appropriate for the frequent pursuits and future growth of each Korea and Japan.”
After that, he said, “It is evident that future-oriented cooperation between South Korea and Japan will shield the liberty, peace and prosperity of not solely our two nations but additionally the world as an entire.” He emphasized his desire to improve relations with South Korea.
On the other hand, a rally was held in front of the Seoul National Assembly on the 7th to oppose the South Korean government’s solution.
Among the two plaintiffs who participated in the trial, Mr. Yang Geum-deok said that he would “will not obtain cost even when I starve to loss of life” from a South Korean government-affiliated foundation on behalf of a Japanese company that was ordered to pay compensation. Kim Sung-ju appealed, “We should obtain an apology from the Japanese aspect.”
In addition, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the largest opposition party, showed strong opposition at the rally, saying, “The nation is submissive and the persons are feeling humiliated. The Yoon administration needs to be withdrawn.”