America, which has separate units with both countries, continues to be pressing South Korea and Japan to fix ties to ensure better co-operation on problems such as North Korea and China.
South Korean officials hope the particular high-level visit can launch talks to protected a breakthrough in the disputes, despite problems that the death of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe can change Japan’s policy priorities.
The trip aims at “turning on the tap” for serious talks upon issues about forced labour, which stalled under Yoon’s precursor, a senior public handling Japan policy told Reuters a week ago.
Japanese authorities also say it is very important improve ties, but they look to Seoul regarding proposals to resolve disputes such as South Korean court orders in order to seize assets of Japanese companies charged of not paying some colonial-era labourers.
South Korea’s Supreme Court is definitely expected to make an ultimate decision on liquidating the particular assets in Aug or September, and Tokyo has cautioned of serious effects if the orders are usually enforced.