Assemblyman Kim Dae-sik Meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi to Discuss Cooperation

Kim Dae-sik, a member of the People Power Party representing Sasang-gu, Busan, announced on the 14th that he met with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at the National Assembly and exchanged wide-ranging views on bilateral issues.

On the day, Rep. Kim said, "I expressed my gratitude to Foreign Minister Iwaya for his efforts to promote friendly relations between Korea and Japan." He also stated, "The Republic of Korea is a country with a strong people who have overcome any crisis," and added, "Please do not worry too much and continue to make efforts to enhance friendship between Korea and Japan."

Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi expressed agreement, saying, "I visited Korea to develop Korea-Japan relations in a future-oriented manner," and "Both countries must cooperate to overcome the past and move toward the future."

Rep. Kim said, "History should be a lesson that reflects on the past but moves toward the future," and "While preserving the historical awareness and pride of the Republic of Korea, understanding and cooperation between the two countries must be further strengthened so that Korea-Japan relations can develop based on trust and in a future-oriented way."

Kim Dae-sik, Member of the National Assembly (left), and Takeshi Iwaya, Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, are shaking hands at the National Assembly on the 14th.

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