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Ministry of Foregn Affairs of Japan

Extraordinary Press Conference by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi

Ministry of Foregn Affairs of Japan

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 2:02 p.m. Manila, the Philippines

Question-and-Answer Session

Reporter: President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea (ROK) was detained on the declaration of martial law. You have visited the ROK and held the Japan-ROK Foreign Ministers' Meeting and other events. Please share with us your thoughts on ending up in this situation today.

Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs: I am aware of the reports you are referring to, however, I would like to refrain from commenting on the internal affairs of another country. That being said, as I stated in the ROK, amid the increasingly severe security and strategic environment surrounding Japan, the importance of the Japan-ROK cooperation will increase, never decrease. Accordingly, we intend to pursue the Japan-ROK cooperation.



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