Nikkei: "Former Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Kawamura Coordinating Meeting with Jang Je-won"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki Ha-young] Japanese politician with a pro-Korea stance, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura, is reportedly coordinating a meeting with Jang Je-won, the chief of staff for the president-elect, according to Japanese media.

The Sankei Shimbun of Japan reported on the 8th that former Minister Kawamura plans to visit Korea for three days starting from the 11th to arrange a meeting with Jang Je-won, the chief of staff for the president-elect.

Former Minister Kawamura served as the secretary-general of the Japan-Korea Parliamentary League, the Japanese partner of the Korea-Japan Parliamentary League, until his retirement from politics following the dissolution of the House of Representatives in October last year. Currently, Kawamura, who is the president of the Japan-Korea Friendship Association, is also expected to attend meetings of the Korea-Japan Friendship Association, the newspaper reported.

With President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol expressing his intention to pursue comprehensive solutions to various issues between Korea and Japan, voices in Japan are calling for improving bilateral relations as the new government takes office in Korea.

Earlier, Fukushiro Nukaga, president of the Japan-Korea Parliamentary League, said at the league’s general meeting held on the 5th, "The new administration of President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol will be inaugurated in Korea. This is an opportunity for us to share a common understanding for peace and stability in Asia."

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