[정치]”I can’t get caught in the past”…President Moon reached out to Japan

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President Moon Jae-in emphasized that it is correct to face history in the memorial address of Section 3.1, but that it cannot be held back in the past.

In addition, he reached out a hand to improve relations in Japan, saying that he can resolve past problems as much as possible with his posture of posture.

Reporter Hong Seon-ki reports.

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President Moon Jae-in, who spoke at Tapgol Park, the birthplace of the March 1st Movement, stressed that the unfortunate history between Korea and Japan will never be forgotten.

[문재인 / 대통령 : 우리는 그 역사를 잊지 못합니다. 가해자는 잊을 수 있어도, 피해자는 잊지 못하는 법입니다.]

However, he pointed out that it is an obstacle to overcome that impedes future development by not separating and mixing problems of the past and future.

It emphasized the need to improve the relationship between Korea and Japan, which was frozen in the past.

He added that although we have to face history, we cannot be held back in the past.

[문재인 / 대통령 : 과거에 발목 잡혀 있을 수는 없습니다. 과거의 문제는 과거의 문제대로 해결해 나가면서 미래지향적인 발전에 더욱 힘을 쏟아야 합니다.]

President Moon said he will do his best to restore the honor and dignity of the victims, but stressed that he will not stop making efforts for the future development of both Korea and Japan.

At the same time, the Korean government suggested that we are ready to sit face to face with the Japanese government at any time, and that we should start the conversation with an attitude of reverse.

They also expressed their intention to actively cooperate with the Tokyo Olympics, which Japan is striving to hold the summit.

[문재인 / 대통령 : 올해 열리게 될 도쿄 올림픽은 한·일 간, 남·북 간, 북·일 간 그리고 북·미 간의 대화의 기회가 될 수도 있습니다.]

In addition, it has also made a proposal to help Korea and Japan help restore the economy hit by the coronavirus.

President Moon expressed his willingness to actively improve relations, saying he hopes that the solid cooperation between Korea and Japan will create a new order in the post-corona era.

YTN Hong Seonki[[email protected]]is.

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