South Korea's President has said in a statement that the 2015 agreement between his country and Japan cannot resolve the issue of those referred to as comfort women.
A panel in South Korea has criticized the former President for halting operations at the Kaesong industrial complex in North Korea.
Japan's Foreign Minister has sought support from Oman for his country's efforts to ensure a "free and open Indo-Pacific region".
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Key words : south statement
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South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said in a statement that the 2015 agreement between his country and Japan cannot resolve the issue of those referred to as comfort women.
The statement was released on Thursday. A South Korean Foreign Ministry taskforce issued a scathing report on Wednesday. It followed a 5-month review of the process that led to the bilateral agreement in December, 2015.
The report criticized the administration of former President Park Geun-hye for failing to adequately seek the opinions of the victims before reaching the deal. The agreement was aimed at resolving the comfort women issue "finally and irreversibly."
In the statement, read out by a spokesman, President Moon said it has been confirmed that there were problems during the negotiations, regarding the procedures and the content. He said the findings are regrettable.
Moon said he must make it clear again that the issue cannot be resolved by the deal.
At the same time, he expressed the hope that the 2 countries will become friends by overcoming their painful past. He vowed to establish "future-oriented relations" with Japan.
Observers say the Moon administration will take domestic opinions into account, as it carefully considers how to proceed.
Some people have expressed the concern that bilateral relations could suffer if Seoul decides to scrap, or renegotiate, the bilateral agreement.
The statement was released on Thursday. A South Korean Foreign Ministry taskforce issued a scathing report on Wednesday. It followed a 5-month review of the process that led to the bilateral agreement in December, 2015.
The report criticized the administration of former President Park Geun-hye for failing to adequately seek the opinions of the victims before reaching the deal. The agreement was aimed at resolving the comfort women issue "finally and irreversibly."
In the statement, read out by a spokesman, President Moon said it has been confirmed that there were problems during the negotiations, regarding the procedures and the content. He said the findings are regrettable.
Moon said he must make it clear again that the issue cannot be resolved by the deal.
At the same time, he expressed the hope that the 2 countries will become friends by overcoming their painful past. He vowed to establish "future-oriented relations" with Japan.
Observers say the Moon administration will take domestic opinions into account, as it carefully considers how to proceed.
Some people have expressed the concern that bilateral relations could suffer if Seoul decides to scrap, or renegotiate, the bilateral agreement.
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Key words : panel south
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An expert panel in South Korea has criticized former President Park Geun-hye for halting operations at the Kaesong industrial complex in North Korea last year.
The panel under the Unification Ministry released its report on Thursday. The panel was set up in September to review policies toward the North.
North and South Korea jointly operated the Kaesong factory complex before Park's administration suspended operations in February 2016. The decision followed the North's launch of a rocket that was widely seen as a test of a long-range missile.
The panel criticized Park for unilaterally ordering the halt to all Kaesong operations without sufficient grounds or discussion.
It suggested that the government resume operations if changes in the international situation allow it -- while abiding by UN Security Council resolutions.
The panel's conclusion apparently reflects the position of the current administration of President Moon Jae-in. The liberal leader favors dialogue with the North.
Another government panel earlier this week released a report on the Japan-South Korea deal of 2015 to resolve the issue of those referred to as wartime comfort women.
The Foreign Ministry task force said the previous administration failed to fully take those women's views into consideration.
Both reports are seen as an effort by the Moon administration to ratchet up criticism of the previous conservative government.
The panel under the Unification Ministry released its report on Thursday. The panel was set up in September to review policies toward the North.
North and South Korea jointly operated the Kaesong factory complex before Park's administration suspended operations in February 2016. The decision followed the North's launch of a rocket that was widely seen as a test of a long-range missile.
The panel criticized Park for unilaterally ordering the halt to all Kaesong operations without sufficient grounds or discussion.
It suggested that the government resume operations if changes in the international situation allow it -- while abiding by UN Security Council resolutions.
The panel's conclusion apparently reflects the position of the current administration of President Moon Jae-in. The liberal leader favors dialogue with the North.
Another government panel earlier this week released a report on the Japan-South Korea deal of 2015 to resolve the issue of those referred to as wartime comfort women.
The Foreign Ministry task force said the previous administration failed to fully take those women's views into consideration.
Both reports are seen as an effort by the Moon administration to ratchet up criticism of the previous conservative government.
Key words : foreign support free and open
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Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has sought support from Oman for Japan's efforts to ensure a "free and open Indo-Pacific region".
Kono held talks with Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said and Foreign Minister Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah in Muscat on Wednesday.
Kono explained Japan's diplomatic stance of seeking to maintain the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Oman is situated at a strategically important location facing the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Hormuz, through which most of Middle East crude oil exports to Japan are shipped.
The deputy prime minister expressed his support for Japan's stance. Kono raised the issue of North Korea in separate talks with the foreign minister.
Kono asked Oman to fully comply with UN Security Council sanctions resolutions against the North and not to allow the country to earn foreign currency by sending its workers overseas. The minister replied that it is important to send a harsh message to Pyongyang.
Kono also told the minister that Japan wants to build closer relations with Oman as part of its efforts to deepen its commitment to the Middle East. Oman is one of the few Arab nations that maintain friendly ties with Iran.
Kono held talks with Oman's Deputy Prime Minister Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said and Foreign Minister Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah in Muscat on Wednesday.
Kono explained Japan's diplomatic stance of seeking to maintain the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Oman is situated at a strategically important location facing the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Hormuz, through which most of Middle East crude oil exports to Japan are shipped.
The deputy prime minister expressed his support for Japan's stance. Kono raised the issue of North Korea in separate talks with the foreign minister.
Kono asked Oman to fully comply with UN Security Council sanctions resolutions against the North and not to allow the country to earn foreign currency by sending its workers overseas. The minister replied that it is important to send a harsh message to Pyongyang.
Kono also told the minister that Japan wants to build closer relations with Oman as part of its efforts to deepen its commitment to the Middle East. Oman is one of the few Arab nations that maintain friendly ties with Iran.
Key words : israel proposed
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Israeli government officials say Japan has proposed 4-party talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders as well as a US official to try to restart the stalled Middle East peace negotiations.
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday.
Kono is the first cabinet member of a major nation to visit Jerusalem since US President Donald Trump announced his country would recognize the city as the capital of Israel.
Israeli officials say Kono proposed the talks in Tokyo at the initiative of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
The talks would also include Trump senior advisor Jared Kushner.
The timing of the talks and other details of Japan's proposal are unknown.
An Israeli official told NHK that it is unclear whether or not the talks will take place, saying they are waiting for an answer from the US.
Palestinian officials reacted sharply to Trump's decision on Jerusalem. They say they will not join peace negotiations if the US acts as mediator.
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday.
Kono is the first cabinet member of a major nation to visit Jerusalem since US President Donald Trump announced his country would recognize the city as the capital of Israel.
Israeli officials say Kono proposed the talks in Tokyo at the initiative of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
The talks would also include Trump senior advisor Jared Kushner.
The timing of the talks and other details of Japan's proposal are unknown.
An Israeli official told NHK that it is unclear whether or not the talks will take place, saying they are waiting for an answer from the US.
Palestinian officials reacted sharply to Trump's decision on Jerusalem. They say they will not join peace negotiations if the US acts as mediator.
Key words : palestinian territories gratitude
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People have marched in the Palestinian territories to express their gratitude for the UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution that rejects changes in the status of Jerusalem.
The people, including women and children, took to the streets of Bethlehem on Wednesday. They were holding flags of countries that voted in favor of the resolution last week.
This follows US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
One woman said she is grateful to countries that supported Palestine. She added they will keep striving until an independent country is realized with its capital at Jerusalem.
Toward the end of the march, some of the participants threw stones at an Israeli military checkpoint. Israeli troops responded with tear gas grenades.
"Day of rage" protests on Friday have been called in the Palestinian territories.
The people, including women and children, took to the streets of Bethlehem on Wednesday. They were holding flags of countries that voted in favor of the resolution last week.
This follows US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
One woman said she is grateful to countries that supported Palestine. She added they will keep striving until an independent country is realized with its capital at Jerusalem.
Toward the end of the march, some of the participants threw stones at an Israeli military checkpoint. Israeli troops responded with tear gas grenades.
"Day of rage" protests on Friday have been called in the Palestinian territories.
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Key words : heavy snow and strong additional
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Heavy snow and strong winds continue to affect northern and central Japan. Additional snow is expected to top 40 centimeters through Friday morning.
Weather officials say heavy snow is likely in the mountainous districts of northern and central Japan into this evening. They warn of avalanches in some areas and say transportation systems may be affected.
A maximum of about 60 centimeters of snow has fallen during the 24 hours beginning Wednesday in some areas.
As of noon on Thursday, 158 centimeters of snow had accumulated in the village of Hinoemata in Fukushima Prefecture.
30 to 40 centimeters of additional snow is likely to fall in northern and central Japan through Friday morning.
Weather officials say heavy snow is likely in the mountainous districts of northern and central Japan into this evening. They warn of avalanches in some areas and say transportation systems may be affected.
A maximum of about 60 centimeters of snow has fallen during the 24 hours beginning Wednesday in some areas.
As of noon on Thursday, 158 centimeters of snow had accumulated in the village of Hinoemata in Fukushima Prefecture.
30 to 40 centimeters of additional snow is likely to fall in northern and central Japan through Friday morning.
Key words : cold weather
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As heavy snow continues to hit northern and eastern Japan, cold weather is causing road accidents and power blackouts in many other parts of the world.
Britain has seen intermittent snowfall in many regions. Snowstorms have caused power outages.
A tanker truck skidded on a snow-covered expressway in the Midlands on Wednesday, blocking traffic. Dozens of vehicles were stuck for more than 5 hours.
Stansted Airport outside London was temporarily closed while workers cleared its runway of snow.
Heavy snow has also hit the United States, centering on the Northeast and Midwest. Many accidents occurred on frozen roads, causing casualties, while air traffic has been disrupted.
In Iceland, one passenger was killed and more than 10 were seriously injured on Wednesday when a bus skidded and tipped onto its side.
The bus was carrying more than 40 passengers. Chinese media say a group of Chinese students studying in Britain was on the bus.
In Russia's far-eastern island of Sakhalin, heavy snow and blizzards stranded vehicles. Rescue workers are trying to clear the road.
Britain has seen intermittent snowfall in many regions. Snowstorms have caused power outages.
A tanker truck skidded on a snow-covered expressway in the Midlands on Wednesday, blocking traffic. Dozens of vehicles were stuck for more than 5 hours.
Stansted Airport outside London was temporarily closed while workers cleared its runway of snow.
Heavy snow has also hit the United States, centering on the Northeast and Midwest. Many accidents occurred on frozen roads, causing casualties, while air traffic has been disrupted.
In Iceland, one passenger was killed and more than 10 were seriously injured on Wednesday when a bus skidded and tipped onto its side.
The bus was carrying more than 40 passengers. Chinese media say a group of Chinese students studying in Britain was on the bus.
In Russia's far-eastern island of Sakhalin, heavy snow and blizzards stranded vehicles. Rescue workers are trying to clear the road.
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