The Japanese media evaluated Lee Jae-myung, the new leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, as a ‘hard-liner once morest Japan’, and predicted on the 29th that his leadership of a huge opposition party might be a variable in Korea-Japan relations.
The conservative Yomiuri Shimbun said, “CEO Lee is known as a hardliner once morest Japan,” adding, “It is highly likely to intensify criticism of the Yun Seok-yeol administration, which seeks to solve the biggest issue in Korea-Japan relations, the conscripted workers (forced mobilization workers during the Japanese colonial period).” looked forward
The progressive Asahi Shimbun also said, “CEO Lee takes a strict stance toward Japan over historical issues. It is unclear whether or not it will be possible.”
The Nihon Keizai Shimbun introduced CEO Lee’s recent remarks, emphasizing the necessity of an apology and fulfillment of legal liability by Japanese companies in relation to the litigation for compensation for forced labor workers. It has the potential to be.”
The Mainichi Shimbun also reported on the atmosphere in Japan, saying, “There is a concern that the opposition party, which holds 60% of the National Assembly seats, has a strong voice and will interfere with the improvement of relations with Japan promoted by the Yun administration.”
At the Democratic National Convention held the day before, Lee was elected as the party leader with a total of 77.77% of the votes.
/yunhap news
