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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on the 10th that he "welcomes the election and sincerely congratulates" Yoon Seok-yeol, the People Power Party candidate, on being elected as the 20th President of the Republic of Korea, according to Mainichi Shimbun.


Prime Minister Kishida met with reporters that day and said, "A sound Korea-Japan relationship is essential for world peace and stability," adding, "I look forward to President-elect Yoon's leadership."



Regarding ways to improve Korea-Japan relations, he said, "It is fundamental to keep promises between countries," and added, "It is important to make efforts to communicate closely with the new president to restore a sound relationship."


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