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South Korea's President Defends Japan Pact Amid Backlash

8/21/2025

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung supports maintaining past agreements with Japan, including the 2015 comfort women pact, despite public opposition.
He recognizes the victims' and public's rejection of the agreement.
Lee seeks to bolster economic and security relations with Japan and enhance cooperation with the U.S.
His denuclearization strategy for North Korea involves an initial freeze, followed by reductions and dismantlement.
North Korea has rejected Lee's proposals as unrealistic.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung supports maintaining past agreements with Japan, including the 2015 comfort women pact, despite public opposition.
He recognizes the victims' and public's rejection of the agreement.
Lee seeks to bolster economic and security relations with Japan and enhance cooperation with the U.S.
His denuclearization strategy for North Korea involves an initial freeze, followed by reductions and dismantlement.
North Korea has rejected Lee's proposals as unrealistic.