South Korean president offers olive branch to Japan in trade dispute

South Korean president offers olive branch to Japan in trade dispute

Trade
Seoul, Aug. 15, 2019 (dpa/NAN) South Korean President, Moon Jae, on Thursday called for cooperation with Japan to solve the countries’ trade dispute.

“Better late than never. If Japan chooses the path of dialogue and cooperation, we will gladly join hands.

“We will strive with Japan to create an East Asia that engages in fair trade and cooperation,’’ Moon said.

Moon, however, criticised Japan for removing South Korea from a white list of trusted trading partners, stressing that such actions could damage the good relationship of the two countries.

He added that Tokyo should contemplate the past that brought misfortune to its neighbouring countries, amid long-running tensions over how Japan commemorates its war dead. (dpa/NAN)
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