Dismissal of Forced Labor First Trial... Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Consulting with Japan Considering Korea-Japan Relations"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Regarding the dismissal of the lawsuit filed by victims of forced labor under Japanese colonial rule against Japanese companies in the first trial on the 7th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it "will continue related consultations with the Japanese side, considering Korea-Japan relations."
An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said about the ruling, "We are closely monitoring the related developments."
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The official added, "We will continue to maintain an open stance in discussing reasonable solutions acceptable to all parties, including both governments, while respecting judicial rulings and victims' rights and considering Korea-Japan relations, and will continue related consultations with the Japanese side."
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