Japan has conveyed its concern to the U. S. government that a statement made by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson could contradict an agreement with South Korea over «comfort women,» sources close to the matter say. Tokyo has told Washington that Tillerson’s words could give the impression that the
Japan has conveyed its concern to the U. S. government that a statement made by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson could contradict an agreement with South Korea over «comfort women,» sources close to the matter say.
Tokyo has told Washington that Tillerson’s words could give the impression that the U. S. government has expressed understanding of South Korea’s stance. The U. S. side replied that it will take note of Japan’s position, the sources said.
«It’s one that only they can resolve,» Tillerson told reporters this month after a 20-nation ministerial meeting in Vancouver, Canada. «And we know that there’s more that needs to be done,» he said, referring to the issue between the key U. S. allies of Korean women forced into Japan’s wartime military brothels.
