박지원, 문의장 특사 자격 일본 방문... "특별한 말 없었지만 긍정적 느낌"<br /><br />A senior South Korean lawmaker has returned home after visiting Japan to meet with a ranking member of the country's ruling Party.<br />Park Jie-won... was there as a special envoy of the National Assembly Speaker.<br />He told reporters that candid talks were held with Toshihiro Nikai, secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party,... well over five hours.<br />Without revealing details of the discussions,... Park expressed belief that Japan shares the idea the two sides should pursue future-oriented ties.<br />The seasoned politician got the impression that Tokyo was positive about President Moon's Liberation Day speech,... highlighting willingness to join hands with Japan should it choose the path of cooperation.<br />Earlier this month,... a South Korean parliamentary delegation visiting Tokyo was scheduled to meet with Nikai,... but it was called off at the Japanese side's request.<br />
