Yoon remains optimistic about Seoul-Tokyo relations
President Yoon Suk-yeol takes questions from reporters during a press conference marking his 100 days in office at the presidential office in Seoul, Wednesday. NewsisVerdict expected soon on liquidation of Japanese assets over forced labor ― Tokyo's red lineBy Jung Min-hoDespite the wartime forced labor issue standing in the way of Korea-Japan relations, President Yoon Suk-yeol remains optimistic about the prospects of improving bilateral relations. “I believe the governments and the people of both countries can come up with a reasonable solution,” Yoon said at Wednesday's press conference marking his 100 days in office. “When the two countries strengthen their future-oriented relations, they can resolve their issues in the past amicably and promptly, through concession and understanding. If there's no future for them, why would they put the past behind them?”His remarks come just two days after he called the country a neighbor that Korea should join forces with to protect their shared values, such as freedom and human rights, in his Liberation Day speech.Soon
