Abe: "Cooperating with the US for Japanese Evacuation in Case of Emergency in Korea"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-gyu Lee] Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on the 18th that he is cooperating with the U.S. government in preparation for the evacuation of Japanese nationals from South Korea in case of an emergency amid rising tensions.

At a press conference held at the Prime Minister's official residence, Prime Minister Abe responded to a reporter's question about whether Self-Defense Force transport aircraft could land to evacuate Japanese residents in South Korea by saying, "We must be able to respond to various incidents to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals abroad," and added, "Among them, we are cooperating very closely with our ally, the United States."

He also stated, "There have been times in the past when tensions on the Korean Peninsula have escalated," and emphasized, "In such situations, it is important to firmly prepare plans for close consultations among the U.S. and Japan, South Korea and Japan, and the U.S., South Korea, and Japan."

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