EACC , held a successful publication commemorative meeting for Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's book, The Post-Japanism.

[Shisa Magazine = Reporter Park Hee-yoon] An event was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Namsan, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 12th to commemorate the publication of the Korean version of former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's book, "The Post-Japanism."

About 150 political, diplomatic, and academic figures, including Ro Jae-hun, President of Korea-China Cultural Center(renamede as East Asia Culture Center, EACC) and sponsor of Hatoyama's book; Hong Seok-hyun, chairman of JoongAng Holdings; Kim Hyung-oh, Former National Assembly Speaker; Lee Hong-gu, Former Prime Minister; Choi Sang-yong, the previous ambassador to Japan; Chung Byung-guk, a member of the National Assembly; Noh Woong-rae, Member of Parliament; Rep. Ji Sang-wook; and Park Jin, president of the Korea-U.S. Association, attended the event, reflecting on the meaning of the book and strengthening their commitment to improving East Asian relations centered on Korea and Japan.

Ro Jae-hun, President of Korea-China Cultural Center(renamede as East Asia Culture Center, EACC), who organized the commemorative event, said in a welcoming speech, "Former Prime Minister Hatoyama visited Seodaemun Prison a few years ago, kneeling before the victims of the atomic bombing, and came to Koreans with the burden of reflection on Japan's past wrongdoings. I proposed publishing a Korean version of a book that compiled his philosophy to add a little bit of support to Hatoyama's sincerity."

Hong Seok-hyun, chairman of JoongAng Holdings, emphasized the importance of breaking away from Japaneseism, saying, "The Hatoyama Yukio and Kunio brothers and I are longtime friends who are transparent with each other and understand and respect one another beyond nationality." He added, "Former Prime Minister Hatoyama is making a grand proposal to create a framework for multilateral security through regional integration with Korea and China."

It was followed by congratulatory speeches from guests who attended the publication ceremony. Kim Hyung-oh, former National Assembly Speaker; Lee Hong-gu, former Prime Minister; Choi Sang-yong, the previous ambassador to Japan; Chung Byung-guk, a member of the National Assembly; Noh Woong-rae, Member of Parliament; Park Jin, president of the Korea-U.S. Association; Ji Sang-wook, Congressman; and others all congratulated the publication of the book and emphasized the importance of Korea-Japan relations in their congratulatory speeches.

Former Japanese Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama, the author of The Post-Japanism, said in an author's greeting, "I would like to thank everyone who attended, including President Roh Jae-heon and Chairman Hong Seok-hyun. The reason I wrote this book was because there were concerns that I might be walking the path I had taken before the inauguration of the Shinzo Abe (安倍晋三) administration."

"Japan should develop into a country with dignity in the international community through conversation and cooperation," he said. "Korea, China, and Japan should further strengthen their trusting relationship. To this end, Japan should apologize for all of its past mistakes."

Source : SISAMAGAZINE

Reporter Park Hee-yoon : bond003@sisamagazine.co.kr