Japan PM Suga to S. Korea Pres. Moon: Cannot leave severe relations where they are now

While talking to the South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday, Japan’s new Prime Minister (PM) Yoshihide Suga said, “we cannot leave 'severe' relations where they are now.”

Further comments (via Reuters)

“Japan-South Korea cooperation, including with the US, important to deal with North Korea.”

“Will continue to seek appropriate behavior from South Korea including in dealing with war-time labor issue.”