Commentary on the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Business groups have unanimously expressed their condolences over the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot and killed during an election campaign.
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) said on the 9th, “We express our deepest condolences to former Japanese Prime Minister Abe, who died in a tragic incident, and pray for the well-being of the deceased.”
He added, “I hope that this case will be resolved as soon as possible and the Japanese people and the business community will be relieved of the shock,” he added.
On the same day, the Federation of Entrepreneurs of Korea (Former Federation of Korean Industries) said, “On behalf of the Korean business community, we express our deepest condolences to the sudden passing of former Prime Minister Abe.”
“Korea and Japan are the only friends in East Asia who pursue the common values of liberal democracy and market economy,” he said. comforted him.
The FKI also said, “This incident is an act of terror that took place in broad daylight, and I strongly condemn it as a mature global citizen.”
The FKI also said, “We will work harder to improve Korea-Japan relations and revitalize economic cooperation through communication with the Japanese business community, such as the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren, 经團連).”
The Korea Employers’ Federation (KKE) said the day before, “We wish the deceased, who was respected by the Japanese people as the youngest and longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history.”
“Korea and Japan are our closest neighbors and allies who share the values of liberal democracy and market economy,” he added.
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed during an election campaign in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan the morning of the previous day.
He was later taken to the hospital and died while receiving treatment.
/yunhap news