Japan on Wednesday called on the new South Korean administration to implement a 2015 agreement to settle the issue of Korean women who were forced to provide sex to Japanese Imperial soldiers during the Second World War. Moon Jae-In had previously said he wants to nullify the agreement before being elected.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters that Japan will not renegotiate. He said he hopes South Korea can understand the importance of greater cooperation in foreign affairs and national security.
Under the 2015 agreement, Japan contributed 1 billion yen (8.8 million US dollars) in government funds to a foundation established by South Korea. The money will be used to support the victims. But Japan insists the money is not compensation, and that has sparked anger among the South Korean general public.
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