It has been about four months since the invitation to Japan last May.
“The government will never ignore pain again.”
▲ President Yoon entering the ‘luncheon meeting for compatriots affected by the atomic bomb’
President Yoon Seok-yeol enters the ‘Luncheon Meeting for Compatriots Victims of Atomic Bombs’ held at the Blue House Guesthouse on the 29th. On the 29th, President Yoon Seok-yeol held a luncheon with Korean compatriots who were affected by the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan and said, “It took the government 78 years to welcome you. “I’m sorry it’s so late,” he said. President Yoon, who emphasized the future-oriented relationship between Korea and Japan, emphasized, “We will continue to cooperate with Japan, our closest neighbor.”
President Yoon and his wife Kim Kun-hee invited compatriots affected by the atomic bomb to the Blue House guesthouse this morning. This luncheon was held about four months after President Yoon visited Hiroshima last May and visited the memorial monument for Korean atomic bomb victims with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and promised to invite compatriots who attended the joint visit.
Addressing his compatriots, President Yoon said, “Tens of thousands of Koreans lost their lives and homes due to the atomic bomb damage, and the sadness and pain must have been even greater because it was a loss suffered while living in a foreign country during the colonial era,” and added, “The long-term uncomfortable relationship between Korea and Japan is affecting your lives.” “I also know very well that it has been difficult for me,” he said.
President Yoon also said, “The government will never again ignore the pain of our compatriots,” and added, “We commemorated the victims who suffered the devastation of war while traveling with Prime Minister Kishida in May, and we will work together to open a future of peace and prosperity.” “I promised to do that,” he explained.
“Our government will promote peace and prosperity in the region and around the world by cooperating with Japan, our closest neighbor, who shares the universal values of freedom, human rights, and the rule of law,” he said. “We express our condolences to you for your pain and sacrifice here today.” “I will not stop at just this,” he promised.
President Yoon also said, “We will do our best to develop Korea-Japan relations in a future-oriented way and take good care of our compatriots.” He added, “Our government will provide pride and pride to you and our descendants through the vision of a global pivotal nation that fulfills its role and responsibility to the international community.” “I will do my best to make you feel proud,” he repeatedly emphasized.
Reporter Choi Hyun-wook
2023-09-29 04:42:49
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