I sincerely hope that the United States helps to put a halt to the actions of the Japanese government in the context of its history and how this has been fueling great anxiety among Koreans. As the United States played a leading role in the post-World War II re-shaping of Asia, it is not an exaggeration to say that the continuing peace of Asia depends on the great influence of the United States. I hope that the United States may take the lead on these topics, so that Korea, Japan, and China may reach true reconciliation for true collective prosperity and peace in our region.



