문 대통령 "감정적 대응 안돼...긴 호흡 가져야"

South Koreans cannot but be sensitive about Japan's retaliatory measures on trade, especially with the scars from the colonial past.
But President Moon Jae-in says an emotional approach toward the issue should be avoided.
Park Hee-jun has the details.
President Moon Jae-in says that because of the great pain that Japan's colonial rule brought upon South Korea in the past,... Koreans cannot help but take Japan's economic retaliation seriously.
However, he emphasized on the need for people to stay objective.
"We, as a country that experienced great pain from Japan's colonial rule, cannot but take the current economic retaliation by Japan very seriously. However, we cannot be emotional toward the measures. We need to have objectiveness, while thinking about fundamental measures with a deep breath."
During a meeting with his top aides on Monday,... President Moon said that South Korea's spirit remains unchanged,... in that it opposes hostile nationalism, while aiming for equality and peaceful coexistence based on love for humanity.
And for keeping that spirit, President Moon thanked the Korean people for their mature citizenship, which can be the key to bringing a better future for South Korea-Japan relations.
"While opposing Japan's unjust economic retaliation, the people are showing fortitude and a broad point of view to not damage friendly ties between the two countries. If the people of both countries interact through democratic human rights and promote friendship through their love for mankind and peace, the future of South Korea-Japan relations will be even brighter."
President Moon added that the country's goal is not just to be an economic powerhouse.
He said South Korea will strive to create a global community based on peaceful cooperation,... focusing on people and promoting the values of mankind.
Park Hee-jun, Arirang News.