Cheong Wa Dae expresses regret at Abe's resignation, expresses hope for quick health recovery
Aug 28, 2020
South Korea's presidential office on Friday expressed its regret at the news of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to resign and wished him a speedy health recovery. "We regret the sudden resignation announcement by Prime Minister Abe, who has long played many roles for the development of South Korea-Japan relations," Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Kang Min-seok said in a statement. It noted that Abe has left "various meaningful accomplishments" as Japan's longest-ser