Yohei Kono, décédé le 8 juin à Tokyo à 89 ans, fut une figure marquante du pacifisme japonais et un pilier du courant libéral du Parti libéral-démocrate (PLD). Surnommé le "prince du PLD" dans sa jeunesse, il a marqué la politique japonaise pendant un demi-siècle.
China and South Korea expressed condolences on the death of former Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono. Both nations highly value the "Kono Statement," which included apologies and reflections on the issue of comfort women during wartime.
Former Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono, who prioritized relations with China and engaged in dialogue with its leaders, has died. He was scheduled to visit China later this month, and Chinese officials have expressed condolences, highlighting the strained state of Japan-China relations.
China and South Korea expressed condolences on the death of former Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono. Both nations highly value the "Kono Statement," which included apologies and reflections on the issue of comfort women during World War II.
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep condolences over the passing of former Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono, praising his 'Kono Statement' on wartime comfort women as a historic acknowledgment of immense suffering and a first official Japanese document expressing sincere apology and remorse.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences on the passing of Yohei Kono, former Japanese Liberal Democratic Party leader, calling him an "old friend of the Chinese people." Kono was known for his 1993 statement acknowledging Japan's responsibility for wartime 'comfort women'.
Kang Chang-il, Senior Vice Chairman of the National Council for Peaceful Reunification and former Korean Ambassador to Japan, expressed condolences on the passing of Yohei Kono, former Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Kang praised Kono's contributions to Japan-Korea relations and his cautious stance on revising Japan's peace constitution.
South Korean PM Kim Min-seok expressed condolences for the passing of former LDP President Yohei Kono, praising him as a unique politician who established the principle of 'accepting history and moving towards the future' with the 1993 Kono Statement on comfort women.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok offered condolences for the death of veteran Japanese politician Yohei Kono, who was known for his 1993 apology acknowledging the forced sexual slavery of 'comfort women' during WWII. Kim expressed wishes for the healthy development of South Korea-Japan relations.
Former Japanese Liberal Democratic Party President and House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono passed away on June 8 at the age of 89 due to pancreatic cancer. He was known for his significant contributions to Japan's diplomacy with China and South Korea, particularly the 1993 "Kono Statement" on comfort women.
Yohei Kono, former leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and a prominent figure in Japanese politics, has died at the age of 89. He served as Foreign Minister and Speaker of the House of Representatives, and is known for the "Kono Statement" on comfort women.
Former House of Representatives Speaker Sadakazu Oshima reflected on the legacy of the late Yohei Kono, stating Kono's leadership of the LDP in opposition served as a "mirror" for future party rebuilding. Oshima also recalled Kono's efforts to normalize parliamentary proceedings during a "twisted Diet" and his guidance on fair parliamentary operations.
