In U.S., Japan's FM says close ties with S. Korea crucial
Foreign affairsFeb 8, 2014
After talks with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in the U.S. capital Friday, Japan's top diplomat emphasized the importance of mending ties between Seoul and Tokyo."There are difficult issues in the relationship between Japan and the Republic of Korea, but Republic of Korea is an important neighbor for Japan," Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters, with Kerry standing next to him.He added the Japanese government will make "tenacious efforts" for a cooperative relationship with South K