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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
Politics
The Yomiuri Shimbun

PM hopes for swift resolution with S. Korea

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at a press conference in Washington on Saturday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday expressed his hope that South Korea will seek an early resolution of the issue of former requisitioned workers.

"The diplomatic authorities [of Japan and South Korea] and others are working to resolve the issue. I strongly hope these efforts will continue," Kishida said at a press conference in Washington with reporters from around the world, referring to the matter that has been a major concern for both countries.

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