Choi Jong-geon: "Korea-Japan Talks Will Move in a Positive Direction... Shared Understanding on North Korea"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Choi Jong-geon, First Vice Foreign Minister, stated regarding the canceled visit of President Moon Jae-in to Japan and the Korea-Japan summit, "Based on the practical achievements so far, both countries have agreed to continue efforts to resolve the issues."

Vice Minister Choi made these remarks during his opening statement at a joint press conference following the 8th Korea-US-Japan Deputy Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Tokyo on the morning of the 21st. He said, "Consultations among Korea, the US, and Japan, especially between Korea and Japan, will move in a positive direction."

He added that during the meeting, they discussed North Korea issues and the Korean Peninsula peace process, stating, "It can be said that there was agreement on the recognition of the issues and the direction to move forward."

Furthermore, Vice Minister Choi emphasized, "Strategic cooperation among Korea, the US, and Japan is important for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula," adding, "Since the Biden administration is focusing on diplomacy, North Korea's response is very important."

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