The prime minister said that "international agreements and promises must be fulfilled" and that he hoped South Korea "will take a positive approach" to improving bilateral ties.
After their first phone talks since Kishida took office last week, the Japanese leader said he "strongly urged" South Korea to "take appropriate action" to help improve bilateral relations.
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Japan's top government spokesperson said there would be "serious" consequences if the decision, approved Aug. 12 by a South Korean district court, was enforced.