New South Korean President Lee Eager for Early Japan Visit; Says His Govt will Cooperate on North Korea Abduction Issue
'I intend to visit Japan at an early date,' Lee said at a press conference. He will mark one month since taking office on Friday.
Regarding the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea, Lee said: 'I understand that there is very high interest [in Japan] concerning this matter … If there is anything the South Korean government can do, we are willing to cooperate.'
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