Approximately 300 people including Japanese and Korean economic organizations and business people participated in the "Japan-Korea Economic Conference" that began in Tokyo on May 15, and Prime Minister Abe also attended .

Among them, Chairman Mikio Sasaki of the Japan-Korea Economic Association said, "The circumstances surrounding North Korea are coming to a historical transformation, such as the realization of the inter-Korean summit talks, We hope to expand cooperation between Japanese and Korean companies in fields such as energy, resources and infrastructure. "

Also, Kim Yoon, chairman of the Korea-Japan Economic Association, touched on North Korea's situation and said, "South Korea and Japan will cooperate closely to realize rich Asia with one economic zone We will build a foundation for mutual development for the next 50 years, "the two sides agreed on the recognition that the two countries should strengthen economic cooperation relations.

The meeting will be held till the 16th, and the outcome of the discussion will be announced as a joint statement.