The Full Text of Foreign Minister, General Yo Chan Song's Answers Given At the Press Conference on 14th August Concerning Korea-Japan Relations
THE FULL TEXT OF FOREIGN MINISTER, GENERAL YO CHAN SONG'S ANSWERS GIVEN AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE ON 14TH AUGUST CONCERNING KOREA -JAPAN RELATIONS
Q. 1. Sir, we understand that the Revolutionary Government of Koreahas a deep interest in the improvement of Korea- Japanrelations. Would you please clarify the latest government position on that?
A. 1. The Revolutionary Governmenthas already expressed its positive interest in the improvement of relationship between the two countries. In view of the fact that Koreaand Japan, as neighbouring countries, have had close relationship in terms of geography and history, and also from the viewpoint of a common desire of our two countries to prosper respectively as democratic nations which respect the principle of individual freedom, we believe that both Koreaand Japanhave a common interest in further consolidating their postures against the well-known aggressive forces attempting to undermine freedom in the Far East.
The Government of the Republic of Koreadesires a speedy settlement of all outstanding problems and an early normalization of the relations between Koreaand Japanso that a sound foundation is laid down upon which a relation of friendly and mutual cooperation may soon be built. I sincerely hope that in this way both Koreaand Japanwill be able to make effective contributions to their common end of maintaining peace and security in the Far East.
It should be emphasized, however, that the above-mentioned normalization can only be realized through the joint efforts of the two nations concerned, therefore, we hope that Japan, taking full account of the various causes which brought Koreaand Japaninto such a peculiar relations as existing today, would take more understanding and positive attitude than before in its future dealings with this country.
Since this Government is now ready for the resumption of the Korea- Japanbilateral talks which had to be temporarily suspended, the talks may be resumed at any time which is suitable to both governments.
Q. 2. When does the Korean Governmentwish to resume the Korea- Japantalks?
A. 2. It is the desire of the Korean Governmentto resume the talks as soon as possible. The specific date of the resumption will depend on negotiations between Minister Lee who has recently assumed his post and the Japanese Government.
Q. 3. Could you tell us where the Talks will be held?
A. 3. It would seem mutually convenient to continue to meet in Tokyowhere the talks had always been held in the past.
Q. 4. What do you think about the establishment of an interim Japanese Mission here in Korea?
A. 4. When the relations between Koreaand Japanare normalized exchange of official representatives will take place, thus putting an end to this problem automatically.
Q. 5. What is the attitude of the Korean Governmenttoward the settlement of various pending issues of the talks?
A. 5. It will, no doubt, become clear when the talks are resumed. One thing I'd like to point out is that the Korean Governmentwishes to settle all the pending issues in a friendly atmosphere. Accordingly, we will approach the forthcoming talks in that spirit.
Q. 6. Is it the main purpose of the current visit of the Japanese Foreign OfficeOfficial Maedato Koreato discuss the resumption of Korea- Japantalks, the establishing of a Japanese Mission in Korea, etc.?
A. 6. I was informed that his visit was to survey general situation in Koreaafter the May 16 military revolution.
Q. 7. Would you continue to permit request by Japanese Governmentofficials to visit Koreain future?
A. 7. The Government will give such requests fair considerations, when they are made.
Q. 8. Could you comment on the Japanese Government's recent agreement with the north Korean regimeto extend for another year the Calcutta Agreementconcerning the sending of the Korean residents in Japanto the Communist north?
A. 8. It is not necessary to reiterate the position of our Government and people to this problem. I only wish Japanese leaders would realize what Communism really is.
Q. 9. Will Japanese fishing boats violating the Peace Linebe continuously captured?
A. 9. As we have repeatedly pointed out in the past, it is advisable for Japanese fishing boats to stay away from the Peace Lineuntil the pending issues are settled.
Q. 10. What is your view on proposed Japanese Economic Cooperation with Korea?
A. 10. On this question we have already made it clear that the normalization of the Korea- Japanrelations must precede any such economic cooperation.
Q. 1. Sir, we understand that the Revolutionary Government of Koreahas a deep interest in the improvement of Korea- Japanrelations. Would you please clarify the latest government position on that?
A. 1. The Revolutionary Governmenthas already expressed its positive interest in the improvement of relationship between the two countries. In view of the fact that Koreaand Japan, as neighbouring countries, have had close relationship in terms of geography and history, and also from the viewpoint of a common desire of our two countries to prosper respectively as democratic nations which respect the principle of individual freedom, we believe that both Koreaand Japanhave a common interest in further consolidating their postures against the well-known aggressive forces attempting to undermine freedom in the Far East.
The Government of the Republic of Koreadesires a speedy settlement of all outstanding problems and an early normalization of the relations between Koreaand Japanso that a sound foundation is laid down upon which a relation of friendly and mutual cooperation may soon be built. I sincerely hope that in this way both Koreaand Japanwill be able to make effective contributions to their common end of maintaining peace and security in the Far East.
It should be emphasized, however, that the above-mentioned normalization can only be realized through the joint efforts of the two nations concerned, therefore, we hope that Japan, taking full account of the various causes which brought Koreaand Japaninto such a peculiar relations as existing today, would take more understanding and positive attitude than before in its future dealings with this country.
Since this Government is now ready for the resumption of the Korea- Japanbilateral talks which had to be temporarily suspended, the talks may be resumed at any time which is suitable to both governments.
Q. 2. When does the Korean Governmentwish to resume the Korea- Japantalks?
A. 2. It is the desire of the Korean Governmentto resume the talks as soon as possible. The specific date of the resumption will depend on negotiations between Minister Lee who has recently assumed his post and the Japanese Government.
Q. 3. Could you tell us where the Talks will be held?
A. 3. It would seem mutually convenient to continue to meet in Tokyowhere the talks had always been held in the past.
Q. 4. What do you think about the establishment of an interim Japanese Mission here in Korea?
A. 4. When the relations between Koreaand Japanare normalized exchange of official representatives will take place, thus putting an end to this problem automatically.
Q. 5. What is the attitude of the Korean Governmenttoward the settlement of various pending issues of the talks?
A. 5. It will, no doubt, become clear when the talks are resumed. One thing I'd like to point out is that the Korean Governmentwishes to settle all the pending issues in a friendly atmosphere. Accordingly, we will approach the forthcoming talks in that spirit.
Q. 6. Is it the main purpose of the current visit of the Japanese Foreign OfficeOfficial Maedato Koreato discuss the resumption of Korea- Japantalks, the establishing of a Japanese Mission in Korea, etc.?
A. 6. I was informed that his visit was to survey general situation in Koreaafter the May 16 military revolution.
Q. 7. Would you continue to permit request by Japanese Governmentofficials to visit Koreain future?
A. 7. The Government will give such requests fair considerations, when they are made.
Q. 8. Could you comment on the Japanese Government's recent agreement with the north Korean regimeto extend for another year the Calcutta Agreementconcerning the sending of the Korean residents in Japanto the Communist north?
A. 8. It is not necessary to reiterate the position of our Government and people to this problem. I only wish Japanese leaders would realize what Communism really is.
Q. 9. Will Japanese fishing boats violating the Peace Linebe continuously captured?
A. 9. As we have repeatedly pointed out in the past, it is advisable for Japanese fishing boats to stay away from the Peace Lineuntil the pending issues are settled.
Q. 10. What is your view on proposed Japanese Economic Cooperation with Korea?
A. 10. On this question we have already made it clear that the normalization of the Korea- Japanrelations must precede any such economic cooperation.
색인어
- 이름
- Maeda
- 지명
- Korea, Japan, Korea, Japan, Korea, Japan, the Far East, Korea, Japan, Korea, Japan, the Far East, Japan, Korea, Japan, Korea, Japan, Korea, Japan, Tokyo, Korea, Japan, Korea, Korea, Japan, Korea, Korea, Japan, the Communist north, Korea, Korea, Japan
- 관서
- the Revolutionary Government of Korea, The Revolutionary Government, The Government of the Republic of Korea, the Korean Government, the Korean Government, the Japanese Government, Japanese Mission here in Korea, the Korean Government, the Korean Government, the Japanese Foreign Office, Japanese Mission in Korea, Japanese Government, Japanese Government, north Korean regime
- 기타
- the Calcutta Agreement, the Peace Line, the Peace Line
