South Korea diplomat sees work cut out to help improve ties with Japan

South Korea's new consul general in Osaka said he will work hard to help deepen Japan's understanding of North Korea by tapping his expertise on the country because the issue is one area where the two countries can cooperate.In an interview last week before leaving for Japan, Cho Seong Ryoul said that even though Japan-South Korea ties have deteriorated over wartime compensation and other issues, it is important for the two countries to create an atmosphere for improving relations by continuing to cooperate on areas other than those concerning history.Cho, who is known as an expert in North…READ FULL ARTICLE