Business groups expressed their condolences over the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, 67. At the same time, he stressed that efforts to improve Korea-Japan relations should be continued.
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) said on the 9th, “We express our deepest condolences to former Japanese Prime Minister Abe, who died in a tragic incident.”
He added, “I hope that efforts to restore Korea-Japan relations will continue.”
“On behalf of the Korean business community, we express our deepest condolences to the sudden passing of former Prime Minister Abe,” the Federation of Korean Industries (KFKI) also said.
“Korea and Japan are the only friends in East Asia who pursue the common values of liberal democracy and a market economy, and the sudden death of a former leader of a neighboring country is very unfortunate as the closest neighbors beyond the political and diplomatic relations between the two countries,” he said. .
In addition, regarding the shooting attack, it said, “As an act of terror that took place in broad daylight, I strongly condemn it as a mature member of the global citizenry.”
The FKI also said, “We will work harder to improve Korea-Japan relations and revitalize economic cooperation through communication with the Japanese business community, such as the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren, 经團連).”
Earlier the day before, the Korea Employers’ Federation (Kyeonggung) also said, “I wish the youngest and longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history to recover, and I would like to send my condolences to the Japanese people and the bereaved family.” , allies who share the values of liberal democracy and market economy.”
“I hope that this situation will be resolved as soon as possible to improve Korea-Japan relations and facilitate smooth economic cooperation,” he said.
Kim Soo-young, reporter at Hankyung.com [email protected]