Lee Hoseung "Regarding Moon's Visit to Japan Triggered by Tokyo Olympics, Nothing Decided Yet..."

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Blue House has stated that there is "no decision yet" regarding the speculation that President Moon Jae-in may visit Japan to attend the Tokyo Olympics, which will be held from July 23 to August 8. However, it hinted that such a schedule is being considered or may be pursued.

On the morning of the 22nd, Lee Ho-seung, Chief of Policy at the Blue House, appeared on a radio program and when asked by the host whether the president's visit to Japan is being considered, he replied, "The Tokyo Olympics is a competition held in the geographically closest country, and it is even more meaningful as it was postponed once last year," adding, "However, whether to pursue a visit to Japan in connection with the Olympics has not been decided yet."

When the host asked again, "So there is no plan to pursue a visit to Japan in connection with the Tokyo Olympics. There is no plan yet," Lee said, "There is no decision yet." He also mentioned the previously planned but canceled meeting between the South Korean and Japanese leaders during the recent G7 summit, stating, "I can once again say that South Korea has maintained an open attitude toward dialogue with Japan."

Regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to South Korea, he said, "We are continuously communicating under the consensus that the visit will be pursued once conditions are met after the COVID-19 situation stabilizes," adding, "The timing has not been decided yet. This is the current understanding between the two countries."

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